Glandularia canadensis

Glandularia canadensis, commonly called rose mock vervain,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family (Verbenaceae). It is native to the eastern and south-central areas of the United States.[2] This species is widely cultivated for its ornamental appearance, and naturalized populations have been established outside its native range, such as in the northeastern U.S.[3][4]

Glandularia canadensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Glandularia
Species:
G. canadensis
Binomial name
Glandularia canadensis
Synonyms
  • Verbena canadensis

Its natural habitat is in sunny areas such as glades, forest openings, and on bluffs.[4][5] It is tolerant of dry conditions.[6] In some areas, the presence of Glandularia canadensis is indicative of high-quality natural communities.[5]

It is a perennial that produces purple flowers in the spring, which can persist until fall.[4]

References

  1. "Glandularia canadensis". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  2. "Glandularia canadensis". County-level distribution map from the North American Plant Atlas (NAPA). Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  3. Glandularia canadensis New England Wildflower Society
  4. Yatskievych, George (2013). Flora of Missouri, Volume 3. Missouri Botanical Garden Press. p. 1208.
  5. Rose Vervain Glandularia canadensis Illinois Wildflowers
  6. Verbena canadensis MissouriPlants
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