Verbena Species, Narrowleaf Vervain

Used in herbal medicine and by the ancients, Vervain has a very colorful history.

Also known as Narrow Leaved Vervain, Ame...Read Morerican Blue Vervain, Herb of Grace, Herbe Sacree', Herba Veneris, Simpler's Joy, Swamp Verbena, Vervain, Wild Hyssop and Wild Vervain.

A cheerful little weed that seems to be able to survive in the most austere environment. It seems to like rocky roadsides and abandoned parking lots.

Used as a herb by Native Americans and Europeans alike, some of it's uses have been said to be relief of kidney stones, a de-wormer,and an aid for lactating mothers.