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Salvia reflexa

Salvia reflexa

9.8
A plant from North and Central America with purple-blue flowers often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many gardeners cultivate Salvia reflexa for its attractive, violet-blue flowers.

Examples

  • The garden included several Salvia reflexa plants in full bloom.

  • Botanists identified the wildflower as Salvia reflexa during their field expedition.

  • The Salvia reflexa blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Many gardeners prefer Salvia reflexa for its vibrant color.

  • Many gardeners cultivate Salvia reflexa for its attractive, violet-blue flowers.

  • The garden included several Salvia reflexa plants in full bloom.

  • The Salvia reflexa blooms beautifully in spring.

Synonyms

Salvia lancifolia
vsSalvia reflexa
  • Specialized
9.5

A sage plant with violet-blue flowers often grown in gardens

is similar but described as commonly used in cultivation not necessarily widespread

Surface Forms

Salvia reflexa singular
Salvia reflexas plural

Morphology

salvia + reflexa

This is a Latin binomial scientific name where the second element 'reflexa' is not an English lexical item (no dictionary definition provided), so the compound functions as a proper name rather than a compositional phrase. Even a learner who knows 'salvia' would not be able to derive the species identity or specific meaning from 'reflexa', making the phrase non-compositional and unpredictable.

Etymology

Salvia reflexa comes from old Latin words: Salvia means 'sage', a plant once used for healing, and reflexa means 'bent back', because the petals or leaves often curve backward. So the name helps you picture this violet-blue sage with parts that bend back and makes the plant easier to remember.