Common Name(s): Texas Vervain, Slender Vervain,

Scientific Name: Verbena halei

Family:  Verbenaceae

Bloom Period: Spring, Summer, Fall; February – December

Habitat: Prairies, Pastures, Fields, Open Woodlands, Disturbed areas

Description: Calyx -5; Corolla – sympetalous, united at base ; Stamens – 2 ; Pistil – 2. Fruit – drupe.

General Info: An ubiquitous plant that can be found flowering almost year round. Similar species: V. officinalis, an invading species from England

Commentary: This flower is very common. Look for the tiny purple flowers, and characteristic shape of the overall plant. This was considered an important medicinal herb by many Native Americans. A tea can be made from this plant, but caution! Some consider it an entheogen.

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