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SAGE.— SALVIA. 



Natural order, Verticillatce. A genus of the 

 Diandria Monogynia class. 



The Greeks named this plant EAehio-qtcutos, 

 from the dry and withered colour of its 

 leaves, which is most visible on the scorched 

 hills where it grows naturally. 



The generic name is derived from the 

 word salvus, on account of its healing qua- 

 lities. 



It is called Sage in English from the French 

 word sage (wise), from the property it is said 

 to possess of strengthening the memory, and 

 thus making people sage or wise. 



The School of Salernum thought so highly 

 of this plant that they recommended it as a 

 remedy in all diseases, and left this verse 

 allusive to its virtues. 



" Cur moriatur homo cui salvia crescit in horto?" 

 Why should a man die while he has sage in his garden ? 



Miller enumerates twelve species of this 



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