Salvia roscida
Synonym: Salvia fallax
Description:
Mexican perennial subshrub of the Lamiaceae, characterised by aromatic sage-like foliage and bilabiate flowers. It occurs in subtropical montane habitats, particularly woodland, at mid elevations. The species was described by Fernald in 1900 and has historically been associated with several names now treated as synonyms, including S. fallax and S. remissa.
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