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- Sage - Profile of a universal herb plant
- Characterization and ecology
- Ingredients and use
- Tips & Tricks
Sage - Profile of a universal herb plant
Sage scores with a colorful range of talents from the aromatic spice plant on the effective herb to the enchanting eye candy. The following profile introduces the all-rounder from the herb garden.
Characterization and ecology
Since ancient times sage is a faithful companion of people through everyday life. Thanks to him food is tastier, alleviates ailments and the garden thrives even more splendidly. On which properties these advantages are based, the following overview reveals:
The occurrence extends today over all regions of the earth, where a temperate climate prevails. European-cultivated species have a conditional hardiness. In late autumn, sage infests the above-ground parts of plants to overwinter in the soil.
Ingredients and use
Sage is rich in essential oils, which provide both the spice and the healing power. Who rubs the leaves between the fingers, is enveloped by an intense fragrance. The high ornamental value is based in particular on the silvery hairy foliage and the pretty lip blooms, which smell pleasant in the summer. Below is an overview of the wide range of uses of sage:
If the crop surplus can not be processed immediately, sage leaves are ideal for freezing. In this way, you do not have to give up the herb pleasure during the cold season.
Tips & Tricks
Meadow sage has a particularly clever pollination mechanism. For bumblebees to reach the nectar, they must press down a small plate inside the flower. This triggers a lever on which the pollens are located. He descends like a turnpike on the furry pollinator who takes the precious cargo to the next flower.
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