Salvia nanchuanensis
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Salvia nanchuanensis is an annual or biennial herb that is native to Hubei and Sichuan provinces in China, growing on riverbanks, rocky slopes, and open areas at 1,700 to 1,800 m (5,600 to 5,900 ft) elevation. S. nanchuanensis grows on erect stems to 35 cm (14 in) tall. Inflorescences are widely spaced 2-6 flowered verticillasters in terminal racemes, with a reddish corolla that is approximately 1.1 cm (0.43 in).
There are two named varieties. S. nanchuanensis var. nanchuanensis has leaves that are 1-2 pinnately compound, with terminal leaflets that are ovate to lanceolate. S. nanchuanensis var. pteridifolia has leaves that are 3-4 pinnately compound, with terminal leaflets or lobules linear.[1]
Notes
- ^ "Lamiaceae" (PDF). Flora of China. 17. Harvard University: 168. 1994.