Scientific Name | Veronica wormskjoldii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | VEWO2 |
Common Name | Alpine Speedwell | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 33426 |
Family | Plantaginaceae (Plantain, formerly Scrophulariaceae) | SEINet Reference |
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Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane and alpine (8000 to 13500 ft.); moist locations along streams, in meadows among grasses and tundra. Plant: Erect perennial 4 to 12 inches tall with hairy stems. Leaves: Lanceolate to elliptic stem leaves, up to 1-3/4 inches long, somewhat hairy and may have toothed edges. Inflorescence: Many small blue flowers clustered in terminal racemes, each with 4 petals and surrounded by 4 hairy sepals. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, American Southwest and "A Guide to Rocky Mountain Plants" by Nelson and Williams. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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