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Verbena officinalis L.

vervain (Verbenaceae)

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Verbena officinalis is native to continental Europe and Asia that has become established quite widely in southern Britain and southern Ireland.

South Hinksey (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-07-16

 vervain / Verbena officinalis: _Verbena officinalis_ is native to continental Europe and Asia that has become established quite widely in southern Britain and southern Ireland.

The leaves of Verbena officinalis are petiolate and pinnately lobed.

Creuse (23), France; 2009-07-10

 vervain / Verbena officinalis: The leaves of _Verbena officinalis_ are petiolate and pinnately lobed.

The fruit of Verbena officinalis is a cluster of 4 nutlets.

Cheddar Gorge (VC6: North Somerset); 2015-09-30

 vervain / Verbena officinalis: The fruit of _Verbena officinalis_ is a cluster of 4 nutlets.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne