Verbena canescens
Gray Vervain
Also known as: Verbena canescens f. albiflora Moldenke +3 more
- Verbena canescens f. albiflora Moldenke
- Verbena canescens var. roemeriana L.M.Perry
- Verbena neei Moldenke
- Verbena roemeriana Scheele
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Verbenaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Verbena canescens (commonly known as Gray Vervain) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Verbenaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Colombia, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama