What sage can you not eat? A guide to toxic and ornamental varieties
                                
                                
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                                While many varieties of sage are celebrated culinary herbs, the vast *Salvia* genus contains species not meant for consumption and can even be dangerous. Knowing what sage can you not eat is crucial for safety, as some ornamental species are toxic or hallucinogenic, and even common sage is harmful in high doses.