Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Salvia henryi Gray
(Red Sage, Crimson Sage)


Family: Lamiaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Salvia davidsonii Greenman

Salvia henryi has a bright red corolla and lobed leaves. The leaves look like they belong on a mallow. Salvia henryi grows on rocky areas at the base of cliffs or in canyons. The calyx and corolla are both covered with erect cilia. Like all Salvias, the corolla of Salvia henryi is bilabiate with a bifid lower lip.
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Salvia henryi, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Little Bear Canyon, May 5, 2007



Salvia henryi, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Mimbres Valley, S. side of Rte. 152, May 3, 2008



Salvia henryi, macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Nov. 18, 2008



Salvia henryi, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Mimbres Valley, Acklin Hill, May 4, 2009



Salvia henryi, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Mimbres Valley, Acklin Hill, May 4, 2009



Salvia henryi, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Mimbres Valley, Acklin Hill, May 4, 2009



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