Salvia lyrata
Lyre-Leaf Sage
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Form: Upright, herbaceous perennial reaching 1-2 ft.
- Leaves: Basal, pubescent, distinctive lobing with wavy margins, often tinged with dark purple
- Stem/Bark:
- Flower: Bilabiate, purplish blue flowers occuring on spikes
- Fruit: Nonshowy, schizocarp
- Comments: One of 8 Salvia species native to Florida, S. lyrata is easily distinguished by its basal, colorful leaves
- Additional Resources: Wikipedia Link
