·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

Verbena, probably from the Latin verbenae a classical name for this sacred plant used in worship, or from the Celtic vervain. Trees, shrubs sometimes scandent, herbs; leaves opposite, simple or sometimes compound. Flowers irregular, distinct calyx and corolla with 4-5 per whorl, stamens 4, epipetalous, usually unequal in size. Carpels 2, ovary commonly with a false septum; fruit various usually fleshy.