salvia
/ˈsælvɪə/noun
1- a widely distributed plant of the mint family, especially (in gardening) a bedding plant cultivated for its spikes of bright flowers鼠尾草属植物。
1.1
- Genus Salvia, family Labiatae: many species, in particular the scarlet-flowered S. splendens.鼠尾草属, 唇形科：多种, 尤指开鲜红色花的一串红。
词源
modern Latin, from Latin salvia 'sage'.