Scientific Name: Verbena bonariensis

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  • Common Name:
    Purple Top
  • Type:
    herb , annual
  • Status:
    WEED This introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Flowers:
    small purple carried in finger-like spikes
  • Species List:
    Cranks Creek,
Cultural Notes

Native of South America

Identification Notes

Leaves have large irregular teeth and no leaf stalk.