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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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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleDistribution
USA: CA , NY , ORFind 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
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
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: 2023-01-02Research By: TWC Staff