விளக்கம்
Chia is an annual plant in the mint family, growing to 1.75 m, and cultivated for its very nutritious seeds which are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Chia is a short day plant best suited for the tropics and sub-tropics.
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Central and South America
பயன்கள்
Chia is grown for the seeds which are added to dishes for enhanced nutrition.
References
University of Kentucky Center for Crop Diversification Crop Profile, Chia
http://www.uky.edu/ccd/sites/www.uky.edu.ccd/files/chia.pdf