Verbena chiricahensis explained

Verbena chiricahensis, commonly named Chiricahua Mountain mock vervain or Chiricahua vervain, is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae.[1] The specific name is sometimes misspelled as "chiricahuensis".

Description

Verbena chiricahensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 inches tall and produces clusters of pink to purplish pink flowers.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Verbena chiricahensis is native to Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. It is found in high mountains and is part of the plant community of the Madrean Sky Islands.[3] It grows on rocky slopes, clearings in mixed woodlands, subalpine meadows, and disturbed areas.[2] Verbena chiricahensis has been observed at a range from 1000 m to 3000 m in elevation.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Verbena chiricahensis (Umber) Moldenke Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2024-05-23 . Plants of the World Online . en.
  2. Web site: Lady Bird Johnson Plant Database . en-US.
  3. Web site: Sky Island Alliance . en-US.
  4. Web site: Glandularia chiricahensis (Chiricahua Mountain Mock Vervain) . iNaturalist . 2022-10-19 . en-US.