This aromatic culinary sage from the mint family is celebrated for its pungent edible leaves and is a native to the Mediterranean region. Its adaptability has allowed it to naturalize globally. The flowers, appearing in spikes, showcase a palette of purple, pink, or white, drawing the attention of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while also producing nutlet fruits. Essential oils derived from this plant contain up to 2.5% of thujone and borneol, substances that contribute to its distinct aroma and therapeutic properties​. Commercially, the essential oil of sage, particularly the variety known as Dalmatian sage oil, is highly valued and primarily produced along the Adriatic coast. Photographed in Bogotá, Colombia.