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White Sage

Salvia apiana

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33.0184, -117.012

Field Notes

Description:

Silver plant with small, serrated edges leaves.

Habitat:

Along trail on hillside at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve

Notes:

Wikipedia - "used in smudge sticks in many U.S. Native American traditions"

Reference Links:

Calflora: Salvia apiana

Species ID Suggestions

White Sage

Salvia apiana

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Ava T-B
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Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Oh I wish I had smelled them! Next time I'm there I'll sniff it out :) Thank you for the ID!
Ava T-B
What really makes this ID is if the leaves smelled good!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Southern California Wildlife
Mission
Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
Mission
California's Native Plants

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PublishedOctober 17, 2011

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