Wide-leaved sage seeds (Salvia Officinalis)

Common name: Sage herb broad-leaved Scientific name: Salvia Officinalis Other names: Marimiya, Qas'ain, Meramiya, Hakim Al-Hadeeqa, Al-'Aizqan, Bairi Lentil Aromatic perennial evergreen plant from the Lamiaceae family, which includes mint. It has a woody stem that exceeds half a meter in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and have a silvery or grayish green color, covered with fine hairs or trichomes. Therefore, it is considered a drought-tolerant plant that requires little watering, as these hairs retain water for longer periods. It is a honey-bearing plant attractive to bees, and it has a long history of medicinal uses. • Sage flower: Bell-shaped purple flowers. • Meramiya seeds: Small round brown seeds. • Growing season for Meramiya herb: It is cultivated from seeds in October and November, and can also be grown throughout the year in protected agricultural environments, enclosed or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled, and where adequate lighting for the plant is available. • Suitable climate and soil for Meramiya herb: It thrives in moderate and relatively dry climates, and in fertile, well-drained soil. • How to cultivate Meramiya herb: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of 1-2 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer to accelerate growth and development. • Its benefits and uses: It has medicinal uses, is consumed as a hot beverage, and is also cultivated in gardens as an ornamental plant. • Native homeland of Meramiya herb: North Africa and Europe, and it is cultivated in many Arab countries.