Mintweed, Lanceleaf sage, White chia
Salvia reflexa
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 60-100 cm high. It is erect and branched. The stems are square. The leaves are 5 cm long and narrowly sword shaped. The flowers are lilac or blue. They are 7-8 mm long. The fruit is a nut. It is cream to brown. It is about 2 mm long.
There are about 900 Salvia species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Australia, Central America, Mexico, North America, South America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are used to make a drink.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Narrow-leafed sage