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Please ID this Salvia for me

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Bought a plant the other day at the markets. Not sure which species of Salvia it is since it doesn't fit the descriptions. Some leaves are large, 20 to 30cm long, very short sparse hairs can be felt, seen if up close but not really noticeable. The stem is square but not hollow. No flowers yet so can't ID.

From what I read online, the leaf shape does not appear to be oval/eye shaped divinorum and the stem is not hollow. Madrensis leaves look more heart shaped. The leaves on this are more shovel shaped, not so symmetrical. Any ideas?

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So far it looks closest to Salvia madrensis or mexicana.. No Salvia experts here?

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No flowers yet so can't ID.

reckon thats the main holdup...lol...give it time I reckon

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Update.. It's known as Tropical Giant Salvia but its not really a Salvia. Its from Africa and is Brillantaisia. Found a pic of it online eventually.Brillantaisia subulgurica (2).JPG

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