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Salvia spinosa L.

أذن الحمار

Syn. Sclarea spinosa (L.) Raf.

Spiny-calyxed Sage
Lamiaceae
  • Morphological Description
    • Description

      A perennial herb of the semi-desert and steppes. Basal leaf rosette large and the inflorescence is candelabra-like. Leaf blade entire flat. Calyx narrow tubular, about 20 mm long in flower, with a slightly spiny teeth. Corolla white, included in the calyx or exerted.

  • Habitat and Distribution
    • Geographical Distribution Range

      This Irano-Turanian species is distributed from Sahara to and across Middle East, distributed from Morocco to Kazakhstan. Within the Arabian Peninsula, it is native to Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States.

  • Ecology
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    • IUCN Red List Category
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      Not Evaluated
  • Uses and Values
    • Aromatic and Medicinal Use
      Aromatic usages; Medicinal use
    • Description of Traditional Uses
      Similar to other Salvia species, used for its aromatic compounds and traditional medicinal preparations.
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Salvia spinosa flowers
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Salvia spinosa leaf
Salvia spinosa leaf
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Salvia spinosa fruits