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Chia

Chia
Chia

Páttíh

Salvia columbariae

Chia

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Description

A hardy plant with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and purple or blue flower spikes

Traditional Native Uses

Seeds were ground into meal or used to make a nutritious drink. They were valued for their high energy content and used as a food source, especially during long journeys or times of scarcity. The flowers are edible.