Black Sage

BLACK SAGE

Salvia mellifera

Español: Salvia negra

 

Category: Shrub

Origin: Coastal sage scrub and lower chaparral plant communities along the California coast.

The Chumash people use Black Sage as a strong sun tea made from the leaves and stems of the plant, this is rubbed on a painful area or used to soak one's feet, the plant contains pain relievers. The Black Sage also produces a nectar that Black Sage honey is made from. This honey is typically peppery and strong, and is prized as a rare honey due to the plant's dry climate.