Salvia potus
Epling
Chia
LamiaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves, Oil
The leaves and oil are consumed, traditionally prepared as a drink.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Central America, Mexico*, North America,
Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, St Vincent
How to Identify
A tropical herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) with edible leaves and oil. It is traditionally used to make beverages.
Notes
There are about 900 Salvia species.
Names & 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
