Salvia officinalis (
sage, also called
garden sage, or
common sage) is a perennial, evergreen
subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the family
Lamiaceae and is native to the Mediterranean region, though it has naturalized in many places throughout the world. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times as an ornamental garden plant. The common name "
sage" is also used for a number of related and unrelated species.