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Chia is an annual herb growing up to 1.75 metres (5 feet 9 inches) tall, with opposite leaves that are 4–8 cm (1 + 1 ⁄ 2 – 3 + 1 ⁄ 4 in) long and 3–5 cm (1 + 1 ⁄ 4 –2 in) wide. Its flowers are purple or white and are produced in numerous clusters in a spike at the end of each stem. [2] Chia leaves
Dried chia seeds contain 6% water, 42% carbohydrates (including a high content of dietary fiber), 16% protein, and 31% fat (table). In a reference amount of 100 grams (3.5 oz), chia seeds supply 486 calories and are a rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value , DV) of the B vitamins thiamin and niacin (52% and 55% DV, respectively).
Salvia columbariae is an annual plant that is commonly called chia, chia sage, golden chia, or desert chia, because its seeds are used in the same way as those of Salvia hispanica . It grows in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Sonora , and Baja California , [ 2 ] and was an important food for Native Americans .
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S. hispanica hasn't always been the most significant (to English speakers) plant called chia; see section Talk:Salvia_hispanica#Chia Pets above, where the manufacturer of Chia Pets was confused about the species used in their products. Plantdrew 16:02, 20 October 2016 (UTC) Comment I started an article at Chia seed. Maybe someone who knows the ...
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