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Common Vervain Verbena officinalis 

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Common Vervain is a non-native perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in dry chalky grassland and rocky areas, to a mature height of up to 90cm.

Common Vervain (or Verbena), a plant native to Eurasia, was introduced into the UK before the sixteenth century. It has a long history of use in Indian, Chinese and European herbal medicine to treat a wide range of medical conditions and Vervain herbal teas are used for insomnia.

Botanic classification and naming: Common Vervain is a member of the Verbena (Verbenaceae) family. The genus name 'Verbena' identifies the plant as a Vervain and its species name 'officinalis' means 'herbal medicinal plant'.

Benefits: Attracts bees, butterflies and moths for pollination.

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