Lyreleaf Sage

Biological Name:

Lyreleaf-Sage: Salvia lyrata

Natural Habitat:

The natural habitat of Lyreleaf-Sage is likely moist, shaded areas, such as forests and meadows, in temperate regions.

Description:

Lyreleaf-sage is a type of flowering plant that is commonly found in fields and other grassy areas. It is a member of the Lamiaceae family which also includes plants such as mint and basil. Lyreleaf-sage is an annual or perennial plant that produces small white or pink flowers and clusters of seeds. The plant is often used as a cover crop to improve soil health and suppress weeds. It is also known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions including wet or dry soils. In some areas lyreleaf-sage is considered a weed because of its ability to invade cultivated areas and cause allergies and other health problems.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is Lyreleaf sage good for?
A: The plant is diaphoretic and mildly laxative[222]. It can be used in the treatment of diarrhoea, coughs and colds[257]. The fresh leaves are applied to remove warts[207]. The plant is also a folk remedy for cancer[222].
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Q: What are 5 benefits of burning sage?
A: Removing bacteria from the air.Repelling insects.Improving intuition.Purifying specific objects.Improving mood and reducing stress and anxiety.
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Q: What are 5 benefits of using sage internally?
A: High in Several Nutrients. … Loaded With Antioxidants. … May Support Oral Health. … May Ease Menopause Symptoms. … May Reduce Blood Sugar Levels. … May Support Memory and Brain Health. … May Lower ‘Bad’ LDL Cholesterol. … May Protect Against Certain Cancers.
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Q: What sage is best for cleansing?
A: For example, blue sage is used in cleansing and healing rituals, while desert sage is used for purifying and protection. Other herbs, including juniper and sweetgrass, can also be burned for similar purposes.
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Q: What does sage do for hormones?
A: Consumption of sage (Salvia officinalis) promotes ovarian function by stimulating estradiol hormone release and controlling folliculogenesis, steroidogenesis, and autophagy.
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Q: What does sage herb do to the body?
A: Sage contains vitamins A and C, along with several other antioxidants which help reduce the risk of serious health conditions like cancer. It’s also rich in vitamin K, which aids the body in clotting blood. Since sage is usually taken in small amounts, it provides a high amount of nutrition without a lot of calories.
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Q: Why is Lyreleaf sage called Cancerweed?
A: Another common name for the plant is “cancer weed”, as folk tradition involved grinding the plant into a poultice applied to the skin for curing warts, sores, wounds, and skin cancers.
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Q: How do I get rid of Lyreleaf sage?
A: Lyreleaf sage is a prolific self-seeder and can spread quickly, but can be easily managed in a landscape by deadheading and removing seedlings.
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Q: Where is Lyreleaf sage native to?
A: Lyreleaf sage is an herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae (mint) family and native to the eastern and central United States. It may grow 1 to 2 feet tall, with leaves that originate at the base of the stem.
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Q: What is Mealycup sage used for?
A: Use mealycup sage for vertical interest in annual plantings. Use mealycup sage in annual or mixed beds or borders, as focal points or in mass plantings. It works well in cottage gardens or more formal styles of gardens to add vertical interest. It can also be used in containers or grown in cutting gardens.
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Q: Is Lyreleaf sage a perennial?
A: Lyreleaf sage is a strictly upright, hairy perennial, 1-2 ft. tall with a rosette of leaves at the base. The leaves are deeply 3-lobed, with a few simple leaves higher up on the stem. Large basal leaves are purple-tinged in the winter.
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Q: Why is it called Russian sage?
A: Russian sage produces small blue flowers on long spikes. The genus was named by the Russian botanist Karelin about 1840 after B. A. Perovski, the Turkestani governor of the Russian province of Orenburg – but the plant is not native to Russia or a sage (Salvia).
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Q: Is lyre-leaf sage invasive?
A: Facts. New England’s only native sage (Salvia), lyre-leaved sage enters New England only in southern Connecticut, where it is rare. This species is sometimes grown in flower gardens, but can be a rather invasive lawn weed, tolerating mowing and competition from grasses.
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Q: What should I not plant near sage?
A: SAGE: Use as a companion plant with broccoli, cauliflower, rosemary, cabbage, and carrots to deter cabbage moths, beetles, black flea beetles and carrot flies. Do not plant near cucumbers, onions or rue. Sage repels cabbage moths and black flea beetles.
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Q: What is the most fragrant sage plant?
A: The most fragrant of the native sages is probably Cleveland or Musk Sage, Salvia clevelandii.
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Q: Is lyre leaf sage a perennial?
A: Lyreleaf sage is a strictly upright, hairy perennial, 1-2 ft. tall with a rosette of leaves at the base. The leaves are deeply 3-lobed, with a few simple leaves higher up on the stem. Large basal leaves are purple-tinged in the winter.
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Q: Which sage is poisonous?
A: Some species of sage, such as common sage (Salvia officinalis), contain a chemical called thujone. Thujone can be poisonous if you get enough. This chemical can cause seizures and damage to the liver and nervous systems.
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Q: Is sage a spreading plant?
A: If sage is planted in the right place in the garden, it can spread over several square meters. Early spring is a good time to cut back sage. If the leaves are cut before winter, the plant might have difficulty to get through the winter time.
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Q: Are salvias and sage the same?
A: Throughout time, the term sage has been associated with cooking or medicinal uses and the term salvia has been given to the more ornamental flowering varieties; however, they are one and the same.
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Q: Does Lyreleaf Sage have medicinal properties?
A: Lyre-leaf sage has been used for treating sores, skin lesions, and warts. Infusions of the plant have been used to treat coughs, colds, and fevers. All parts of the plant are considered edible. Young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked; they have a mild mint flavor.
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Q: What is the best medicinal sage?
A: The Red Sage and the Broad-leaved variety of the White (or Green) Sage – both of which are used and have been proved to be the best for medical purposes – and the narrow-leaved White Sage, which is best for culinary purposes as a seasoning, are classed merely as varieties of Salvza officinalis, not as separate species.
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Q: Is sage good for pain?
A: Black sage, Salvia mellifera, is a traditional medicine of the Chumash Indians of California [1,2]. It is used as a sun tea made from the stems and leaves of the plant to treat pain. S. mellifera sun tea is also traditionally used to cure chronic pain.
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Q: Is sage an antifungal?
A: Sage Extracts Have Anti-Fungal Properties.
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About the author

Samuel is a gardening professional and enthusiast who has spent over 20 years advising homeowners and farm owners on weed identification, prevention and removal. He has an undergraduate degree in plant and soil science from Michigan State University.