Salvia lanceolata leaves

One of the leaf-shapes of Salvia lanceolata gives the plant its name. The specific epithet, lanceolata, is Latin for lance-shaped, referring to the leaf but ovate, obovate and nearly circular leaf forms also appear, and the leaves notably variable in width. The leaf tips are pointed, the margins entire, or some coarsely toothed. The leaf colour is grey-green and lightly to densely covered in grey hairs. Leaf length varies between 1 cm and 3,5 cm.

The leaves exude a lemon and pepper fragrance. They are sometimes used in cooking, particularly with fish (Manning, 2009; Le Roux, et al, 2005; Leistner, (Ed.), 2000; Manning and Goldblatt, 1996; Bond and Goldblatt, 1984; iNaturalist; https://pza.sanbi.org).