Desert Lavender, Salvia

• Scientific Name: Condea Albida (Kunth) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore
• Common Name: Desert Lavender, Salvia
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 15. Eudicots: Fagaceae to Lythraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-59: 1-53. Published 20 Oct 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/59PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt15FagLyth.pdf#page=21
• Habitat: Bajada washes, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Shrub, medium
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple
• Flower Color: Lavender or purple or violet
• Flowering Period: Most of year
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)