*Verbena bonariensis Linnaeus. Common name: Purple-top Vervain. Phenology: May-Oct. Habitat: Roadsides, disturbed areas, old fields. Distribution: Native of South America.
Origin/Endemic status: South America
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, Il, K4, NY, Nesom (2010b), Nesom (2010c), Verloove (2011); = Verbena bonariensis L. var. conglomerata Briq. — NE; < Verbena bonariensis L. — Bah, C, G, GW2, Pa, RAB, S, (also see V. incompta); < Verbena incompta P.W.Michael — WH3; Verbena bonariensis L. Basionym: Verbena bonariensis L. 1753
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
- Great Plains: FACW
- Midwest: FACU
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
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