Delaware Wildflowers • Scientific names
Vitex rotundifolia
Beach Vitex(Roundleaf Chastetree)
Lamiaceae — Mint familyIntroduced
The plant was about 15' (5m) across.
A cultivated plant.
Rehoboth BeachSeptember 2019
Beach vitex is native to the Pacific rim and is invasive in Virginia and other states. It's been found in Maryland and has the potential to become invasive in Delaware. The plant shown in the first three photos probably grew from seed from a nearby cultivated plant.
Photos copyright David G. Smith