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Scientific Name | Veronica serpyllifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | VESE |
Common Name | Thyme-leaf Speedwell | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 33423 |
Family | Plantaginaceae (Plantain, formerly Scrophulariaceae) | SEINet Reference |
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Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (6000 to 11500 ft.); wet areas along streams, seeps, bogs. Plant: Obscure, delicate, erect perennial 3 to 12 inches tall (usually much shorter), with several unbranched slightly hairy stems. Leaves: Opposite, ovate to elliptic stem leaves, 1/4 to 3/4-inches long; short-petiolate to sub-sessile. Inflorescence: Long, glandular-hairy racemes of several small blue/white flowers about 1/4-inch across, each with 4 petals and two stamens. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and www.illinoiswildflowers.info. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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, www.americansouthwest.net. and "A Guide to Rocky Mountain Plants" by Nelson and Williams. |
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Colorado Status: Native |