Vitex rotundifolia L. f.
Beach vitex
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass Asteridae A large class that encompasses asters
Order Lamiales Aromatic herbs and shrubs, including lavender, lilac, olive, jasmine, ash, teak, snapdragon, sesame, psyllium, garden sage, mint, basil, and rosemary
Family Lamiaceae Mint family
Genus Vitex A Latin name used by Pliny for the chaste-tree, Vitex agnus-castus , or a similar shrub, probably from the Latin vieo , “to plait, tie up or twine,” according to Umberto Quattrocchi
Species rotundifolia
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Older scientific or horticultural names
Vitex ovata Thunb.
Vitex trifolia L. var. simplicifolia Cham.
Vitex rotundifolia description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 28 Jul 2023.
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2/24/2010 · San Diego (Quail) Botanic Garden, Encinitas, California · ≈ 3½ × 2½′ (110 × 73 cm)
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