Plant · GBIF taxon 2926986
black sage
Salvia melliferaBlack sage is an aromatic evergreen shrub with wrinkled gray-green leaves and spaced whorls of pale flowers. Dark sticky stems and a strong resinous scent become especially noticeable during dry weather.
aromatic shrubcoastal scrubpollinator plant
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Produces energy through photosynthesis and draws limited seasonal moisture through woody roots
Predators
- leafhoppers
- caterpillars
- grazing mammals
ThreatsDevelopment, invasive grasses, overly frequent fire, drought, and habitat fragmentation
HabitatsCoastal sage scrub, chaparral openings, dry slopes, and rocky soils
Life spanA woody perennial shrub that may live for several decades
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyLamiaceae
- SpeciesSalvia mellifera
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Avoid crushing foliage or collecting branches from wild shrubs.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Check for opposite wrinkled leaves and flower whorls spaced along upright stalks.
- Observe: Visit without rubbing foliage, especially where trails cross dry scrub.
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