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Chia

Salvia hispanica

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About

The Chia (Salvia hispanica) is a species in the genus Salvia. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Salvia hispanica (Chia)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chia

Portuguese chia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chia?

The scientific name of Chia is Salvia hispanica. It belongs to the genus Salvia.

Where does Chia live?

Chia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Italy, Norway, Seychelles, Sweden, United States.

What family does Chia belong to?

Chia (Salvia hispanica) belongs to the genus Salvia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

What kingdom does Chia belong to?

Chia (Salvia hispanica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Chia?

The closest relatives of Chia in the genus Salvia include Angrew's Sage, Anise-scented Sage, Annual Clary, Baby sage, Balkan Clary.