officinalis
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As a species name, denotes a plant that was traditionally sold in apothecary shops and was considered to have medicinal or healthful properties. For example, tea brewed from the leaves of garden sage, Salvia officinalis, was recommended for sore throats.
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Taylor's Dictionary for Gardeners, by Frances Tenenbaum. Copyright © 1997 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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