COMMON SAGE

Sage has silvery or grey-green leaves and, although it is now cultivated all over the world, is actually native to the Mediterranean region. Salvia officinalis – how is that for an official sounding name – is more generally known as common cage or more simply as sage. The genus Salvia means ‘to cure or to save’ which is not surprising as this plant is believed to have many curative properties that benefits our health and general well-being. As it is also one of those staple herbs often called for in cooking, it is worth growing a sage bush in one’s garden. Thanks to its strong aroma and rather earthy flavour, sage is typically used in small amounts – another reason for growing one’s own sage as you might only wish to use a leaf or two.

As you can tell from the above, more than people enjoy sage. Perhaps this caterpillar or beetle was experiencing digestive issues.