Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Bruinsalie, Geel medisyn, Geelblomsalie, Sandsalie, Beach sage, Beach salvia, Dune sage, Golden sage, Strandsalie, Wild sage

Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)

Distribution: Southern Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: Flowering begins in early spring, and the bright yellow flowers soon fade to rusty-orange and then reddish brown. After the petals fall, the saucer-like calyx, which becomes papery with age, remains as an added attraction. The flowers are both attractive and a curiosity