The Verbenaceae /vɜːrbiːˈneɪsiː/ are a family, commonly known as the verbena family or vervain family, of mainly tropical flowering plants. It contains trees, shrubs, and herbs notable for heads, spikes, or clusters of small flowers, many of which have an aromatic smell. Economically important Verbenaceae include: \n* Lemon verbena (Aloysia triphylla), grown for aroma or flavoring \n* Verbenas or vervains (Verbena), some used in herbalism, others grown in gardens