Thyme herb seeds - Maramia (Salvia Officinalis)

Common name: Sage herb - Maramia Scientific name: Salvia Officinalis Other names: Marimiya - Qas'ain - Maramariya - Hakim Al-Hadeeqa - Al-Ayzqan - Bairi Lentil A perennial aromatic herb from the Lamiaceae family, which includes mint. It has a woody stem that exceeds half a meter in height. Its leaves are rhomboid-shaped and have a greenish-silver or gray color, covered with tiny hairs or trichomes. Therefore, it is considered a drought-tolerant plant that can withstand low water, as these hairs retain water for longer periods. It is a honey-bearing plant that attracts bees, and it has a long history of medicinal uses. • Maramia herb flower: Its flowers are bell-shaped with a purple color. • Maramia plant seeds: Small round brown seeds. • Maramia herb planting season: It is planted with seeds in October and November, and can also be cultivated throughout the year in protected agricultural environments, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, and where the plant receives adequate sunlight. • Suitable climate and soil for Maramia herb: It thrives in moderate and relatively dry climates, and in fertile, well-drained soil. • How to cultivate Maramia herb: It reproduces through seeds planted at a depth of 1-2 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized to accelerate its growth and development. • Benefits and uses: It has medicinal uses, is consumed as a hot beverage, and is also cultivated in gardens as an ornamental plant. • Original habitat of Maramia herb: North Africa and Europe, and it is cultivated in many Arab countries.