Verbena simplex

Verbena simplex
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Asterids
Order:Lamiales
Family:Verbenaceae
Genus:Verbena
Species: V. simplex
Binomial name
Verbena simplex
Lehmann
Synonyms

Verbena angustifolia Michx.[1]

Verbena simplex, commonly known as narrowleaf vervain, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the verbena family. It is native to eastern North America where it is found in open, dry, habitats on calcareous soil. It is tolerant of disturbance, and is often seen in pastures and roadsides with sparse vegetation.[2]

Verbena simplex produces spikes of lavender colored flowers in the summer.

Conservation status in the United States

It is listed as endangered in Massachusetts and New Jersey,[3] and as a species of special concern in Connecticut.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Plants Profile for Verbena simplex (narrowleaf vervain)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  2. ↑ http://www.missouriplants.com/Blueopp/Verbena_simplex_page.html Verbena simplex at Missouri Plants.
  3. ↑ "Plants Profile for Verbena simplex (narrowleaf vervain)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  4. ↑ "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015". State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources. Retrieved 1 February 2018. (Note: This list is newer than the one used by plants.usda.gov and is more up-to-date.)
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