Lamiaceae Salvia columbariae Benth.

Chia

Pima, Gila River - Food, Porridge

Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 5

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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, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Porridge
Notes: Seeds used to make a mucilaginous mass and eaten.

RECRD: 8752 id: 36401

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