Raramuri Chia (Salvia tiliifolia)

Tarahumara Sage - Raramuri Chia (Salvia tiliifolia): Although it takes its name from the "Running People," this species is found from Southern California to all of Central America. It is a quelite, a wild edible herb used, in this case, both for cooking and for phytotherapeutic purposes. The plant is entirely edible; the seeds are consumed as a beverage ( Iskiate ), the leaves are used to flavor dishes, while the root is used medicinally. Even the small, beautiful blue flowers can be used in dishes and not just as a garnish; they also impart a very interesting balsamic scent.
It requires full sun exposure, with irrigation only in the early stages of plant emergence and in case of prolonged droughts.
This quelite should also not be grown except for botanical interest or research. In Chia Raramuri, you will not find exceptional flavors, but an ancient plant that speaks to you of cultures far away in space but which you will recognize as close at first taste.