Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
anagallis
ID:
1137863

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 1: 12 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137201



Common Names

  • Veronica anagallis
  • Water Speedwell
  • Anagallis Speedwell


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Description

Veronica anagallis (also called Water Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal raceme of blue flowers. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, wetlands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica anagallis is a perennial plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can provide a colorful display of flowers in the summer. It is also attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Veronica anagallis is a small, blue, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica anagallis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Veronica anagallis

Veronica anagallis can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

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,

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