Veronica serpyllifolia
(Thyme-leaf Speedwell)
Veronica serpyllifolia, Blue Lakes Trail, Ouray Co. 8855
Veronica serpyllifolia, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 5527
Veronica serpyllifolia, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 5532
Veronica serpyllifolia, Blue Lakes Trail, Ouray Co. 8859
Veronica serpyllifolia, Blue Lakes Trail, Ouray Co. 8861
| Scientific Name | Veronica serpyllifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | VESE |
| Common Name | Thyme-leaf Speedwell | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 33423 |
| Family | Plantaginaceae (Plantain, formerly Scrophulariaceae) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (6000 to 11500 ft.); wet areas along streams, seeps, bogs. Plant: Obscure, delicate, erect perennial 3 to 12 inches tall (usually much shorter), with several unbranched slightly hairy stems. Leaves: Opposite, ovate to elliptic stem leaves, 1/4 to 3/4-inches long; short-petiolate to sub-sessile. Inflorescence: Long, glandular-hairy racemes of several small blue/white flowers about 1/4-inch across, each with 4 petals and two stamens. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and Illinois Wildflowers. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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