Veronica wormskjoldii
(Alpine Speedwell)
Veronica wormskjoldii, Hoosier Ridge, Summit Co. 4780
Veronica wormskjoldii, Hoosier Ridge, Summit Co. 4791
Veronica wormskjoldii, Yankee Boy Basin, Ouray Co. 3396
Veronica wormskjoldii, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 2484
Veronica wormskjoldii, Hoosier Ridge, Summit Co. 4773
| 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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