Wasowski, Sally and Andy
Aloysia wrightii Heller ex Abrams
Wright's beebrush, Wright’s lippia
Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)
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.
The species name of this plant is for Charles Wright, 1811-1885, world-wide botanical collector but mainly in Texas (1837-1952), Cuba and his native Connecticut.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Tree Fruit: Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NV , NM , TX , UT
Native Habitat: Ditches, Ravines, Depressions, Hillsides, Slopes, Chaparral & brush country
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Caliche type, Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
Last Update: 2008-06-25
