Desert Chia, Chia, California Sage

• Scientific Name: Salvia Columbariae
• Common Name: Desert Chia, Chia, California Sage
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 15. Eudicots: Fagaceae to Lythraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-59: 1-53. Published 20 Oct 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/59PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt15FagLyth.pdf#page=26
• Habitat: Arroyos, bajadas, rocky slopes, roadsides, disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple pinnatifid rugose
• Flower Color: Violet or indigo or blue
• Flowering Period: Mar. to May
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)