Lindenleaf Sage
Salvia tiliifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It is much branched. It grows 120 cm high. The leaves are broad and oval. They are 10 cm long. They are scalloped or have teeth. The flowers are white, blue or lilac. They are in interrupted spikes 25 cm long.
There are about 900 Salvia species. The seeds are nutritious.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It suits hardiness zone 10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Central America, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, South America
How it is used for food
The seeds are used for drink. They are roasted and ground and added to water.
Seeds are sold in markets.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Tarahumara chia