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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Salvia reflexa is a ANNUAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Synonyms
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed.
Edible Uses: Drink.
The seeds are used in the preparation of a cooling drink[177, 183]. The following notes apply to S. hispanica, they are probably also appropriate for this species[K]. When soaked in water the seeds form a gelatinous mass which is flavoured with fruit juices and consumed as a cooling drink[183, 200]. The gelled seeds can also be prepared as a gruel or pudding[183]. The sprouted seeds are eaten in salads, sandwiches, soups, stews etc[183]. Due to their mucilaginous property they are often sprouted on clay or other porous materials[183]. The seed can be ground into a meal and made into bread, biscuits, cakes etc[183].
Medicinal Uses
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None known
Other Uses
None known
Cultivation details
Requires a very well-drained light sandy soil in a sunny position[200]. Prefers a rich soil[1]. Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].
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Propagation
Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse. The seedlings dislike root disturbance, so prick them out carefully into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. Plant them out in late spring or early summer. The seed can also be sown in situ during April/May, though this sowing might not mature its seed in a cool summer[200].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| Salvia glabrescens | | 1 | 0 |
| Salvia glutinosa | Jupiter's Distaff, Sticky Sage | 1 | 0 |
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| Salvia japonica | | 1 | 0 |
| Salvia lanata | | 1 | 1 |
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| Salvia multiorrhiza | Dan Shen | 0 | 3 |
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