




Vitex negundo
The five-leaved chaste tree is a lovely shrub with pretty leaves and small flowers. It grows in warm places and is great for attracting butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Urban areas
The Five-leaved chaste tree has striking palmate leaves, each divided into five or more finger-like leaflets, giving it a distinctive look. It produces clusters of small, fragrant purplish-blue flowers that create a lovely contrast with its green-grey foliage.





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Danger
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Its leaves were once used to flavor pepper because of their spicy, peppery taste!
The plant's scientific name 'Vitex' comes from Latin, meaning 'to tie,' as its flexible branches were used for weaving!
Traditional healers have used parts of this tree for thousands of years to help people feel better!
You might find this tough plant growing on riverbanks or even in rocky, harsh environments!
Five-leaved chaste tree can thrive in dry conditions thanks to its tough root system, helping it survive hot spells.
It has special compounds in its leaves that give off a strong scent, naturally deterring many plant-eating insects.
This plant can grow surprisingly fast, quickly establishing itself in new areas and outcompeting other plants.
Apis mellifera
Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees for pollination.
Papilio demoleus
Caterpillars of this butterfly species feed on its leaves.
Pycnonotus cafer
Birds consume its small fruits, aiding in seed dispersal.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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200-500 cm
150-400 cm
0.3-0.6 cm
Summer to Fall
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Perennial
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