The Collaborative International Dictionary
Salvia sclarea
Clary \Cla"ry\, n. [Cf. LL. sclarea, scarlea, D. & G. scharlei, F. sclar['e]e.] (Bot.) A plant ( Salvia sclarea) of the Sage family, used in flavoring soups.
Clary water, a composition of clary flowers with brandy, etc., formerly used as a cardiac.
Wikipedia
Salvia sclarea
Salvia sclarea, clary, or clary sage, is a biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial in the genus Salvia. It is native to the northern Mediterranean, along with some areas in north Africa and Central Asia. The plant has a lengthy history as a medicinal herb, and is currently grown for its essential oil.