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Mint Family Chia March-June Chaparral |
Lamiaceae Salvia columbariae "Latin: To save, for medical uses" "Latin - pertaining to a dovecote or pidgeonholes" |
Chia is not common, although its seeds were a valuable food source to Native Americans. It can be found in the chaparral area on the Corral Trail. The plant is 6-8" tall with small 1/4" flowers growing in a cluster.
