Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
Salvia chia Colla
Kiosmina hispanica (Linnaeus) Raf.
Salvia hispanica is an annual herb with opposite leaves. The flowers can be either bluish purple or white. They occur in spikes at the end of branches. Salvia hispanica has just recently been reported for New Mexico from the area around Bill Evans Lake.
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Salvia hispanica, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, Bill Evans Lake, October 14, 2025
Salvia hispanica, plant with purple flowers, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, Bill Evans Lake, October 14, 2025
Salvia hispanica, plant with white flowers, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, Bill Evans Lake, October 14, 2025
Salvia hispanica, closeup of flower, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, Bill Evans Lake, October 14, 2025
Salvia hispanica, closeup of stem, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, Bill Evans Lake, October 14, 2025
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