Salvia melissodora (Grape-scented sage) is a woody perennial shrub native to elevations from 4,000 to 8,000 feet in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range in Mexico found by Diana Arias, from Chihuahua in the north to Oaxaca in the south.

The specific epithet "melissodora" comes from the Greek "melissa" (honeybee) and "odora" (fragrance)—the fragrant and nectar-filled flowers attract many insects.

The 1.0-1.5 inch ovate leaves are mid-green on the upper side, with prominent veins on the lower surface that stand out due to the chamois-colored hairs that cover them.

The partially dry leaves give off a pleasant fragrance, while the flowers are frequently described as grape-scented.

The flowers are full of nectar, and attract bees, butterflies, insects, and hummingbirds from late spring until frost.