Status: Native
Synonyms:
Salvia davidsonii Greenman
Salvia henryi has a bright red corolla and lobed leaves. The leaves look like they belong on a mallow. Salvia henryi grows on rocky areas at the base of cliffs or in canyons. The calyx and corolla are both covered with erect cilia. Like all Salvias, the corolla of Salvia henryi is bilabiate with a bifid lower lip.
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Salvia henryi, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Little Bear Canyon, May 5, 2007
Salvia henryi, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Mimbres Valley, S. side of Rte. 152, May 3, 2008
Salvia henryi, macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Nov. 18, 2008
Salvia henryi, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Mimbres Valley, Acklin Hill, May 4, 2009
Salvia henryi, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Mimbres Valley, Acklin Hill, May 4, 2009
Salvia henryi, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Mimbres Valley, Acklin Hill, May 4, 2009
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