Salvia sp.
Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Salvia sp. is a non-native California annual in the Lamiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Gambelia: Salvia has opposite leaves and square stems (mint family), while Gambelia has alternate leaves.; vs Encelia: Salvia has tubular two-lipped flowers, while Encelia has yellow daisy-like flower heads.; vs Artemisia: Salvia has showy tubular flowers, while Artemisia has tiny inconspicuous flowers in narrow spikes.; vs Trichostema: Salvia has flowers in interrupted whorls, while Trichostema has long curved stamens protruding from flowers.; vs Stachys: Salvia typically has grayish aromatic leaves, while Stachys has green wrinkled leaves and denser flower spikes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salvia sp. native to California?
No. Salvia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Salvia sp. belong to?
Salvia sp. is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Salvia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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