Chinese scientists have sequenced the genome of the Tropical sage, a perennial found in gardens worldwide. The research will help growers develop new strains of the colorful and medicinal plant. [Photo: VCG]

Chinese scientists have sequenced the genome of the Tropical sage, a perennial found in gardens worldwide. The research will help growers develop new strains of the colorful and medicinal plant. [Photo: VCG]

Chinese scientists have sequenced the genome of the Tropical sage, a perennial found in gardens worldwide. The research will help growers develop new strains of the colorful and medicinal plant. [Photo: VCG]

Chinese scientists have sequenced the genome of the Tropical sage, a perennial found in gardens worldwide. The research will help growers develop new strains of the colorful and medicinal plant. [Photo: VCG]