Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
idahoensis
ID:
426410

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.M.Mart.Ort. & Albach

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Taxon 53: 442 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425742



Common Names

  • Veronica idahoensis
  • Idaho Speedwell
  • Idaho Veronica


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Description

Veronica idahoensis (also called Idaho Speedwell, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white or blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica idahoensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas. It can also be used in rock gardens or as an edging plant. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica idahoensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica idahoensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to North America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in fall.

Where to Find Veronica idahoensis

Veronica idahoensis is native to the western United States, and can be found in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. It typically grows in moist meadows and along streams.

Veronica idahoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica idahoensis?

Veronica idahoensis

What is the common name of Veronica idahoensis?

Idaho Speedwell

What is the habitat of Veronica idahoensis?

It grows in dry, rocky or sandy soils, in meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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

María Montserrat Martínez Ortega (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Mart.Ort.' in the authors string.
Dirk C. Albach: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061983-1: 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].