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Verbena lasiostachys
Verbena lasiostachys Link
Western Vervain
Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)
Synonym(s): Verbena lasiostachys var. lasiostachys, Verbena lasiostachys var. scabrida, Verbena lasiostachys var. septentrionalis, Verbena prostrata, Verbena robusta
USDA Symbol: VELA
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.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Verbena lasiostachys in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Verbena lasiostachys in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Verbena lasiostachys
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff