Vitex agnus-castus, Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper - Seeds - plants - dried herbs

Common names: Chaste tree, Monk's pepper, Vitex, Chasteberry, Abraham's balm

Botanical name & synonyms: Vitex agnus-castus, Vitex latifolia, Vitex verticillata, Vitex integra, Vitex lupinifolia, Vitex agnus, Vitex robusta, Agnus-castus robusta, Agnus-castus vulgaris, Vitex pseudonegundo

Family: Mint, deadnettle (Lamiaceae, Labiatae)

• native of the Mediterranean region
  

• deciduous shrub 100 to 300cm
  

• flower VIII to X
  

• humid position
  

• medicinal plant
  

• weight of 1000 seeds = 8 gram
  

Sow at 22-24ºC (72-75ºF), germination in less than 2 weeks.