Hoary verbena
Verbena stricta
Family: Verbenaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 20-120 cm tall. It has pale coloured hairs. The leaves are oval and 3-10 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to make a hot, tea like drink.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Verbena alopecurus Cav.; and others