Salvia columbariae
California Chia, Chia
Also known as: Pycnosphace columbariae (Benth.) Rydb. +1 more
- Pycnosphace columbariae (Benth.) Rydb.
- Pycnosphace columbarii (Benth.) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Salvia columbariae (commonly known as California chia or Chia) is an annual within the Lamiaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms