Salvia pomifera L.

It is like true sage (Salvia officinalis) but is taller. The leaves are oval. The flowers are violet-blue. The calyx is much enlarged in the fruit.

Rocky slopes, limestone cliffs and macchie; at elevations from sea level to 800 metres.

The galls on the plant produced by a stinging insect are collected and used for sweetmeats or preserves. The leaves are sometimes added to sage. The leaves are use for tea.

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings. Seeds needs stratification.