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Description
Photograph of a cheeya (or chia) plant in desert terrain, [s.d.]. A small plant is shown in the dusty ground, extending upward. A single, long stalk thrusts upward from the center while shorter stalks surround it. A round can be seen cutting across the background. Back of photoprint reads: "Of the sage family. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. Dark [...] with brilliant blue flowers. The indian gathered the seed which has a nutty flavor and ground it for meal. Phil Jones. 7510 Claybeck Avenue, Burbank".
Type
image
Format
1 photograph : photoprint, b&w 15 x 10 cm. photographic prints photographs
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