Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
agrestis
ID:
420374

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 13 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419706



Common Names

  • Veronica agrestis
  • Field Speedwell
  • Lemon-Scented Speedwell


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Synonyms

  • Veronica agrestis pulchella (Wallr.) Gaudin [unknown]

Description

Veronica agrestis (also called Agrestis Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with a terminal spike of blue flowers. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica agrestis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas with poor drainage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica agrestis has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The flowers are usually white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica agrestis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Veronica agrestis

Veronica agrestis is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other sunny areas.

Veronica agrestis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica agrestis?

Veronica agrestis

What is the common name of Veronica agrestis?

Field Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica agrestis?

Veronica agrestis is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe

Species in the Veronica genus

Veronica capsellicarpa, Veronica cardiocarpa, Veronica chamaepithyoides, Veronica canbyi, Veronica canterburiensis, Veronica cetikiana, Veronica chamaedrys, Veronica carsei, Veronica carstensensis, Veronica cassinioides, Veronica ceratocarpa, Veronica catenata, Veronica caucasica, Veronica consolatae, Veronica brachysiphon, Veronica borisovae, Veronica bozakmanii, Veronica bishopiana, Veronica biloba, Veronica bogosensis, Veronica bollonsii, Veronica birleyi, Veronica callitrichoides, Veronica cachemirica, Veronica caespitosa, Veronica calycina, Veronica campylopoda, Veronica californica, Veronica bucharica, Veronica breviracemosa, Veronica buchananii, Veronica bullii, Veronica bungei, Veronica daranica, Veronica dabneyi, Veronica debilis, Veronica cuneifolia, Veronica cupressoides, Veronica cymbalaria, Veronica filiformis, Veronica fedtschenkoi, Veronica ferganica, Veronica davisii, Veronica filifolia, Veronica decorosa, Veronica decumbens, Veronica euphrasiifolia, Veronica farinosa, Veronica evenosa, Veronica fairfieldii,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:326368-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].