Plant · GBIF taxon 2927024
Cleveland Sage
Salvia clevelandiiAlso known as Fragrant Sage
Cleveland Sage is an aromatic woody shrub with wrinkled gray-green leaves and tiered whorls of violet-blue flowers. Its rounded form and strong scent are characteristic of dry coastal scrub.
Aromatic ShrubPollinator PlantDry Scrub
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthesis; roots absorb water and mineral nutrients
Predators
- Leaf-chewing insects
- Browsing mammals
ThreatsDevelopment, severe fire, invasive plants, drought, and unauthorized collection
HabitatsDry coastal scrub, chaparral, rocky slopes, and open canyon margins
Life spanA woody perennial that can persist for many years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyLamiaceae
- SpeciesSalvia clevelandii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Avoid crushing foliage or removing flowers from wild shrubs.
Responsible observation
- Flowers: Look for separated tiers of blue-violet blooms.
- Habitat: View plants from durable ground beside dry scrub.
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