Draft:Salvia amasiaca

Salvia amasiaca is an endemic plant species from the Lamiaceae family.

Salvia amasiaca is a perennial plant species. It usually reaches a height of 20–40 cm. The stem and leaves may be glabrous or hairy. The leaves are long and oval in shape. The flowers are usually dark purple and form densely packed inflorescences. Salvia amasiaca grows naturally only in Amasya province (Turkey) and its surroundings. The natural habitats of this plant are rocky slopes, forest edges, and meadows in mountainous regions. It tends to grow especially in calcareous soils. Salvia amasiaca is one of the important plants that need to be protected because it is an endemic plant species. However, factors such as the destruction of natural habitats, habitat loss, and agricultural activities are among the factors that threaten its population. Conservation efforts are underway to protect Salvia amasiaca. Botanists and nature conservationists who research Turkey's natural plant flora work on the taxonomy, ecology and conservation of this rare plant species. In particular, measures such as protecting natural habitats, planting saplings and awareness activities contribute to the sustainability of this species.