How to Identify Beach Vitex

Oval-shaped, semi-waxy, opposite (as opposed to alternate) leaves
Underside of leaves is a lighter green (*not to be confused with the silvery underside of Silver-leaf Croton, Croton punctatus)
Has a woody stem
Purple flower in summer
Deciduous (dies back in winter)
Distinctive eucalyptus-like scent when leaves are crushed

The beach vitex fruit is small dark berries. Beach vitex goes dormant in the winter.

These downloadable brochures also contain information on identifying beach vitex:

Beach vitex brochures

How to Report Beach Vitex

If you have seen beach vitex, please DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE IT.

Please DO:Take a picture, get GPS coordinates or the nearest street address, and fill out the

Seabeach amaranth Seabeach amaranth leaves are alternate, thick and fleshy, spoon-shaped.

Sea rocket
Sea rocket leaves are alternate, fleshy and weakly lobed or toothed.

Silver leaf croton Silver leaf croton leaves are alternate, egg-shaped and widest at thebase.

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