Salvia potus
Epling
Chia
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Description
A tropical herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) with edible leaves and oil. It is traditionally used to make beverages.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and oil are consumed, traditionally prepared as a drink.
Traditional Uses
It is used to make a drink.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico*, North America,
Notes
There are about 900 Salvia species.
Synonyms
Salvia chia Fernald nom. illeg.
References (3)
- Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 110:105. 1938
- Wiersema, J. H. & Leon, B., 2013, World Economic Plants. A Standard Reference CRC Press. 2nd Ed. p 610
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
