Simpleleaf chastetree

(Vitex triflora)

galery

Description

Vitex trifolia, the simpleleaf chastetree, is a large coastal shrub or small tree. Vitex is a genus of shrubs and trees, from 1 to 35m tall. Some species have whitish bark that is characteristically furrowed. Leaves are opposite, usually compound. The fruit is a drupe.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Lamiales
Family:Lamiaceae
Genus:Vitex
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe