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Veronica L.Scrophulariaceae |
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Common names
speedwell Species cultivated
Most commonly cultivated Veronica longifolia L. Other species V. spicata L. V. gentianoides Vahl V. virginica L. (=Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw.). Origin
Europe, Asia. Brief characterization
Simple, linear to rounded, toothed leaves; dense, spike-like terminal racemes of outward-facing flowers; deeply cut calyx with usually 4 unequally sized lobes; corolla often shorter than calyx, sympetalous, with 4 spreading, often unequally-sized lobes; 2 functional stamens. Cultivar and/or species variation
Flowers 5-15 mm across, mostly pink, purple, or white. May be confused with
Countries exporting
Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.  |
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Veronica sp.: inflorescence
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