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Frogfruit, Lippia nodiflora

Frogfruit, Lippia nodiflora

Frogfruit, Lippia nodiflora	Frogfruit, Lippia nodiflora

Frogfruit Lippia nodiflora, Verbena or Vervain Family: ( Verbenaceae ), Frogfruit. Also called: Lippia canescens, Lippia incisa, Lippia reptans, Phyla nodiflora, Capeweed, Creeping Lip Plant, Frog-Fruit, Frog's Bit, Licorice Verbena, Turkey Tangle Fogfruit. Frogfruit is a perennial, broadleaf herb which has a natural habitat in moist to wet areas, streambanks, and pond margins. Sometimes growing in shallow water. It is native to the U.S., tropical America, and Europe. In Arizona it blooms from April to November. In its native habitats, frog-fruit can be found in moist sandy or rocky areas and is adaptable to nearly all soils. It produces a spreading mat-like ground cover. and prefers semi shade in Arizona. It does well in sun also. It is mentioned here on the xeriscape page because it does withstand drought very well. Its inflorescence consists of a purple-colored center encircled by small white-to-pink flowers. Height: About 8 inches tall and 10 feet wide. Flowers: The inflorescence consists of a purple-colored center encircled by small white-to-pink flowers. Stalk: Woody when old, the sprawling stems are covered with rough hairs and emit an unpleasant aroma when crushed. Blooming Time: Early April to November. Leaves: Opposite. Each leaf has 1 to 7 teeth on each edge, starting at the widest point and continuing to the very tip. Found: Native to the U.S., tropical America, and Europe. Elevation: 0 - 2500 Feet. Habitat: Moist sandy or rocky areas. Beaches. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken April 19, 2008.