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Verbena brasiliensis
Verbena brasiliensis is used as an ornamental and is cultivated for garden use. It is considered a significant invasive species of the mid-south United States, and is prohibited on National Forest System Lands of the United States. This invasive threatens native plants species by displacing them.
Native to parts of South America, namely Brazil. U.S. Present: AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA U.S. Habitat: range/grasslands, riparian zones, urban areas, wetlands
Spotted growing on a wooded drive near an old church and cemetery and a utility plant.
Spotted on Jul 9, 2013
Submitted on Oct 17, 2013
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