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Verbena neomexicana
Verbena neomexicana (A. Gray) Small
Hillside Vervain
Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: VENE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This species is a member of the verbena family (family Verbenaceae), which includes about 75 genera and 3,000 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees, mostly of tropical and warm temperate regions. Among them, teak is a highly prized furniture wood, and Vervain, Lantana, Lippia or Frog Fruit, and Chase Tree or Vitex are grown as ornamentals.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , FL , MD , NM , TXBibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Verbena neomexicana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Verbena neomexicana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Verbena neomexicana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-02Research By: TWC Staff