A tall, upright perennial herb reaching up to 2 metres. It has lance-shaped, dark green leaves (5–10 cm), clusters of small purple flowers (1 cm), and square stems.

Wild Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

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Climate

Mediterranean, temperate
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Country of origin

South America
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Region

Gauteng, Western Cape
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Conditions

disturbed areas, roadsides
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Category

NEMBA Category 1b