Salvia hispanica, aka Chia, is a plant in the Sage family. The seeds are edible and used as a nutritional supplement or "health food". The seeds are soaked in water, which causes them to produce a slimy mucus which makes them easy to swallow.

Salvia viridis was created in 1753.

According to Wikipedia.com the answer is chia pets

The type of seeds that come in chia pets are called salvia hispanica or 'chia'. They are mostly found in Mexico or Guatemala and have some health benefits if you eat the seed.

Pediasia hispanica was created in 1956.