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Brazilian Vervain - Verbena brasiliensis A perennial herb with tall, erect stems. Flowers are on terminal, loosely arranged spikes, which are arranged in triads.<br /> <br /> This is an invasive plant that may threaten native plants species by displacing them.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/58568/brazilian_vervain_-_verbena_brasiliensis.html" title="Brazilian Vervain - Verbena brasiliensis"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/58568_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=eRN0DrpAH1tlYzUggTRrZwqoaJw%3D" width="200" height="154" alt="Brazilian Vervain - Verbena brasiliensis A perennial herb with tall, erect stems. Flowers are on terminal, loosely arranged spikes, which are arranged in triads.<br /> <br /> This is an invasive plant that may threaten native plants species by displacing them. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72176/brazilian_vervain_-_verbena_brasiliensis.html Brazilian vervain,Geotagged,Summer,United States,Verbena,Verbena brasiliensis,flowers,vervain" /></a></figure> Brazilian verbena,Geotagged,Summer,United States,Verbena brasiliensis Click/tap to enlarge

Brazilian Vervain - Verbena brasiliensis

A perennial herb with tall, erect stems. Flowers are on terminal, loosely arranged spikes, which are arranged in triads.

This is an invasive plant that may threaten native plants species by displacing them.

Brazilian Vervain - Verbena brasiliensis A perennial herb with tall, erect stems. Flowers are on terminal, loosely arranged spikes, which are arranged in triads.<br /> <br /> This is an invasive plant that may threaten native plants species by displacing them. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72176/brazilian_vervain_-_verbena_brasiliensis.html Brazilian vervain,Geotagged,Summer,United States,Verbena,Verbena brasiliensis,flowers,vervain

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The Brazilian verbena

''Verbena brasiliensis'', the Brazilian verbena or Brazilian vervain, is a flowering plant species from the vervain family . It is native to parts of South America, namely Brazil, but has spread its range in recent times and has occasionally become an invasive weed.

In the past, several botanists have mistakenly applied the scientific name of the purpletop vervain, ''V. bonariensis'', to this species. As a consequence, the common names "Brazilian verbena" and "Brazilian vervain" are sometimes.. more

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Similar species: Lamiales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 4, 2019. Captured Aug 25, 2016 10:24 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.