Meadow Sage (Salvia pratensis)

This vintage herbarium sheet features a beautifully preserved specimen of Salvia pratensis, commonly known as Meadow Sage and historically labeled Sauge des prés. The plant’s gently arching stems carry tiered whorls of deep violet blossoms, each one pressed with remarkable clarity and balance.

The botanist’s handwritten identification remains softly visible near the base of the specimen, anchoring it within the traditional herbarium practice of careful observation and record. Original mounting tape, delicately preserved leaves, and the subtle patina of age speak to the passage of time and the quiet reverence with which this plant was collected and kept.

This one-of-a-kind botanical offers a graceful sense of movement and structure, and pairs beautifully with other floral specimens from the Herbier de Provence collection.

Details
• Vintage original herbarium specimen
• Identified as Salvia pratensis (Meadow Sage / Sauge des prés)
• Includes handwritten French botanical notes
• Naturally aged paper with gentle botanical imperfections
• One-of-a-kind piece
• Unframed
• Handle with care; dried botanicals are fragile