| Reference Source | Reference Type | Archival Data | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush, L. L 1996 | Use - Food |
Human-charred remains of vervain material was recovered from an early 19th century Myaamia village site at the forks of the Wabash River (Fort Wayne), 1795-1812 (Ehler Site). |
Verbena hastata is very common, and the remains were probably this species. – Michael Gonella |
| Reference Source | Reference Type | Data | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleason, H.A. and Cronquist, A. 1991 | Habitat | Occurs in moist fields, meadows, prairies and swamps throughout eastern and western Myaamia lands. |
| Reference Source | Reference Type | Data | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush L. L. 2003 | Archaeological studies in central and south-central Indiana revealed that Verbena was utilized as a food source by indigenous peoples sometime during the period of A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1450. |