Prostrate Vervain, Big-Bract Verbena

• Scientific Name: Verbena Bracteata
• Common Name: Prostrate Vervain, Big-Bract Verbena
• 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=48
• Habitat: Roadsides, disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple
• Flower Color: Magenta or pink
• Flowering Period: May to Sept.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Verbenaceae (verbena family)