*Vitex negundo Linnaeus. Chinese Chaste-tree. Phen: Jun-Jul; Aug-Nov. Hab: Disturbed areas, road shoulders. Dist: Native of China. Reported for FL, MS, LA, KY, with uncertain documentation. See Barger et al. (2012) for additional discussion of this species in AL.

Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Taxonomy Comments: It is unclear what varieties are naturalizing in our region. The varieties may warrant recognition (see Chen & Gilbert 1994).

Synonymy: = Fl6, WH3; = n/a – RAB; < Vitex negundo L. – C; > Vitex negundo L. var. cannabifolia (Siebold & Zucc.) Hand.-Mazz. – Ar, K4, Chen & Gilbert (1994); > Vitex negundo L. var. heterophylla (Franch.) Rehder – K1, K3, NcTx, Tx, Chen & Gilbert (1994); > Vitex negundo L. var. intermedia (S.J.Pei) Moldenke – K1, K3, Tx; > Vitex negundo L. var. negundo – Ar, K1, K3, K4, Chen & Gilbert (1994)

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Wetland Indicator Status:

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
• Great Plains: UPL
• Midwest: UPL

Heliophily: 9