Black sage (Salvia mellifera) is a keystone species in chaparral and coastal sage scrub communities

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Black sage (Salvia mellifera), a well-known member of the Mint family, is a keystone species in California's chaparral and coastal sage scrub communities. Following consecutive wet rain seasons, it has been especially prolific this Spring. May 19, 2024.

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