Wagner’s salvia
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Wagner's salvia, scientifically known as Salvia wagneri, is a treelike shrub native to the mountain lakes of Guatemala. It can grow over 4 meters (13 feet) tall and features triangular spikes of woolly scarlet flowers. This plant is part of the Salvia genus, which belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and includes many species grown for their aromatic properties or as garden ornamentals. While some Salvia species, like common sage (S. officinalis), are used for culinary purposes, Wagner's salvia is noted for its striking appearance.1
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