Hillside Vervain, Arizona Vervain

• Scientific Name: Verbena Xylopoda
• Common Name: Hillside Vervain, Arizona Vervain
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A Flora of Southwestern Arizona. Part 20. Eudicots: Solanaceae to Zygophyllaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-52: 1-66. Published 4 August 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/52PhytoN-SWArizPt20.pdf#page=50
• Habitat: Washes, hillsides, canyons, mountains
• Life Form: Forb, biennial
• Leaf Description: Opposite, pinnatifid, lanceolate
• Flower Color: Lavender to violet to purple
• Flowering Period: March to Oct.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Verbenaceae (verbena family)