Latin name: Salvia spathacea E. Greene Pronunciation: SAL-vee-a spa-THAY-see-a Common name: Crimson pitcher sage Family: Lamiaceae (Mint) Habitat: Grassy or shaded slopes to 2000' in chaparral, coastal sage scrub and oak woodland from Orange Co. to Central California Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Salvia 2) spathacea |
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