Verbena stricta

Species category

Flower

Common name

hoary verbena, tall vervain, woolly verbena, hoary vervain

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

NutletNutlet:
A small, dry, indehiscent carpel of a fruit, usually composed of one quarter of the fruit with each enclosing a single seed (e.g. mints).

Shape

Oblong 

Size

  • Length 2.5–3 mm 
  • Width 0.5–0.7 mm 
  • Thickness 0.5–0.7 mm 

Color

Brown on back, yellow-white on two flat surfaces

Texture

Strong ridges on curved side; scurfyScurf:
Having flakes on the surface.
on two flat sides.

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is behind collar on one end and strong longitudinal ridges.

Identification notes

The longitudinal ridges are joined in places by connecting transverseTransverse:
Set crosswise, crossing or at right angles.
ridges. Generally, four nutletsNutlet:
A small, dry, indehiscent carpel of a fruit, usually composed of one quarter of the fruit with each enclosing a single seed (e.g. mints).
made an entire fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
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Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Included

Nomenclature

Family

Verbenaceae

Valid name

Verbena stricta Vent.

From Left to Right: 1.  Verbena stricta  2.  Verbena hastata  3.  Verbena urticifolia.   
From Left to Right: 1. Verbena stricta 2. Verbena hastata 3. Verbena urticifolia.