where do chia seeds come from

Chia seeds come from the plant Salvia hispanica, an annual herbaceous plant native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. Historically, chia was a staple crop for ancient Mesoamerican cultures such as the Aztecs and Mayans. The plant produces small seeds that are highly nutritious and were used for energy and endurance by Aztec warriors. Today, chia seeds are grown commercially in Mexico, Central and South America, and several other countries including Australia and the United States.