Lamiaceae Salvia columbariae Benth.

Chia

Pima - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 77

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Scientific name: Salvia columbariae Benth.
USDA symbol: SACOC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Chia
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Seeds made into a popular, mucilaginous beverage.

RECRD: 43950 id: 36399

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