a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

large genus of shrubs and subshrubs of the mint family varying greatly in habit: sage

blue-flowered sage of dry prairies of the eastern United States

stout Mediterranean sage with white or pink or violet flowers; yields oil used as a flavoring and in perfumery

Texas sage having intensely blue flowers

sage of western North America to Central America having violet-blue flowers; widespread in cultivation

silvery-leaved California herb with purple flowers

large genus of shrubs and subshrubs of the mint family varying greatly in habit: sage