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Purpletop Vervain

Verbena bonariensis

Photo by Andrea Lim
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Field Notes

Description:

Lanky erect herb to 1 - 1.5m tall. Small purple flowers 3-4mm diameter.

Habitat:

Growing near freshwater creek, Te Mata, New Zealand

Reference Links:

Verbena bonariensis

Species ID Suggestions

Verbena, Upright Verbena, Brazilian Verbena, Purpletop Vervain, Tall Verbena

Verbena bonariensis
joanbstanley
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Comments (5)
Andrea Lim
Thank you for the ID Joan. Much appreciated!

Spotted for Missions

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Flowers of Oceania
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Flora and Fauna of New Zealand
Mission
Biodiversity of North Island, New Zealand

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PublishedMarch 30, 2013

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