Salvia officinalis
The common modern English name "sage" derives from Middle English "sawge", which was borrowed from Old French "sauge", and like the botanical name, stems from Latin "salvere". When used without modifiers, the name 'sage' generally refers to "Salvia officinalis" ("common sage" or "culinary sage"); however, it is used with modifiers to refer to any member of the genus. The ornamental species are commonly referred to by their genus name "Salvia".