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The genus Sage, with about 900 species, is the most important genus of the Lamiaceae family. More than a half of the species is exclusive to the American continent, from the dry environments of California and Mexico to the tropical forests. The others are scattered throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa, from the dry and sunny environments to the mountain fresh and shady woods.
Some sages are herbaceous with leaves gathered in basal rosettes, others are shrubs, from a few centimeters of height to a couple of meters.
Several sage species have been used since ancient times as medicinal plants.