Wildflower of the valley
Bracted Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis bracteosa
- How easy to find
- Easy to see — you will see it easily on the trail
- Flower size
- Large
- Family
- Lamiaceae (Mint family)
- Local name
- Jamtikle
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- 20–90 cm
- Flower colour
- red,blue
- Flowering
- July to September
About Bracted Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis bracteosa is a perennial herb of 20 - 90 cm tall with unbranched stem. Leaves are ovate and acute at apex. Flowers are usually purple and can be pink also with a tinge of purple. Flowers are arranged in whorls. The genetic name is derived is derived from a word Phlogmos which means a flame. The pappus or the hairs on the seeds are used for wicks. The specific name bracteosa means bract bearing.
Where to find it
- In the middle of the valley
- In the deeper parts of the valley
Habitat
In open mountain slopes and alpine meadows.
Uses & folklore
Nectar of flowers used in treating eye infections.
What the name means
Phlomis comes from a Greek word for a plant with woolly leaves used as lamp wicks; bracteosa means "with prominent bracts".
