Clary
Salvia sclarea L.
Salvia sclarea, commonly known as clary, is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the northern Mediterranean Basin, parts of North Africa, and Central Asia. Cultivated for its essential oil, it has a long history of use as an herb. The species was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus.
Description
Salvia sclarea is a member of the Lamiaceae family and is found in regions including Ontario, Portugal, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Austria, Spain, and others. The plant is widely grown for its essential oil, which has commercial value. Taxonomically, there has been discussion regarding the correct type specimen, with a lectotype designated from material collected in Italy. The species is also known as clary sage.
Other common names
ClaryEurope sageclary sageEuropean sageclear-eyesee-bright sage
Distribution
Ontario · Portugal Continental · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · PT · UA · Austria · Baleares · Lithuania · Czech Republic · Slovakia · Hungary · Romania · Spain · Moldova · England · Wales · SE · CZ · SI · RO · IN · CN · MD · DK
Synonyms
Salvia altilabrosaSalvia calostachyaSalvia coarctataSalvia haematodesSalvia lucanaSalvia pamiricaSalvia simsianaSalvia turkestanicaSclarea vulgarisSalvia sclarea var. calostachyaSalvia sclarea var. turkestanianaSalvia sclarea var. hispanicaAethiopis sclarea
