Salvia taraxacifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family.[3][4] It is referred to by the common name Dandelion leaved sage and is a herbaceous perennial shrub that is endemic to southwest Morocco, growing in the Atlas Mountains at elevations ranging from 2,000 feet (610 m) to 8,000 feet (2,400 m). Very adaptable, it grows on limestone slopes, forest clearings, and rocky riversides. It has no close allies in the genus Salvia. The specific epithet, taraxacifolia, is likely Persian in origin and means 'leaves shaped like a dandelion'.[5]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Salvia |
| Species: | S. taraxacifolia
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| Salvia taraxacifolia | |
Salvia taraxacifolia has lyre-shaped grey-green leaves that remain on the plant year round, with leaves growing up to 4 inches (10 cm) long in thick basal rosettes. The underside is covered with hairs, giving it a whitish color. Glands on the hairs give off a pleasant citrus aroma when brushed. Pinkish-green flowers grow on stalks reaching up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall, growing in whorls spaced about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the inflorescence. Plants spread into large mats, with many flower stalks blooming at once.[5]
Notes edit
- ^ Rankou, H.; M'Sou, S.; Ait Babahmad, R.A.; Diarra, A. (2020). "Salvia taraxacifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T139603526A139603531. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T139603526A139603531.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Salvia taraxacifolia Coss. & Balansa". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Salvia taraxacifolia Coss. & Balansa". World Flora Online. The World Flora Online Consortium. n.d. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Salvia taraxacifolia Coss. & Bal". Global Diversity Information Facility. GBIF Secretariat. n.d. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ a b Clebsch, Betsy; Barner, Carol D. (2003). The New Book of Salvias. Timber Press. p. 285. ISBN 978-0-88192-560-9.