Salvia lyrata
(Lyre-leaf Sage)
Salvia lyrata, Huntsville State Park, Walker Co. 7357
Salvia lyrata, Huntsville State Park, Walker Co. 7358
Salvia lyrata, Huntsville State Park, Walker Co. 7365
Salvia lyrata, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 2710
Salvia lyrata, Huntsville State Park, Walker Co. 7361
Salvia lyrata, Huntsville State Park, Walker Co. 7364
| Scientific Name | Salvia lyrata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SALY2 |
| Common Name | Lyre-leaf Sage | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 32690 |
| Family | Lamiaceae (Mint) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description |
Habitat: Sandy soils in moist areas in meadows, clearings and open woods; normally found in East Texas but sometimes in the Hill Country. Plant: Erect perennial 1 to 2-1/2 feet tall. Leaves: Basal rosette of ovate to oblanceolate leaves up to 10 inches long; springtime leaves irregularly lobed, somewhat lyre-shaped, and purple-tinged; summer and fall leaves nearly entire; smaller, sparser stem leaves. Inflorescence: Widely-spaced whorls of pale blue two-lipped flowers, each about 1-inch long; upper lip with three teeth, larger lower lip with two longer teeth; funnel-shaped corolla violet or light blue with darker blue markings. Bloom Period: December to May. Reference: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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