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Veronica anagallis-aquatica
Veronica anagallis-aquatica L.
Water Speedwell
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Synonym(s): Veronica anagallis, Veronica catenata, Veronica catenata var. glandulosa, Veronica comosa, Veronica comosa var. glaberrima, Veronica comosa var. glandulosa, Veronica connata, Veronica connata ssp. glaberrima, Veronica connata var. glaberrima, Veronica connata var. typica, Veronica glandifera, Veronica grandiflora, Veronica micromeria, Veronica salina, Veronica ×lackschewitzii
USDA Symbol: VEAN2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (I?), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: BiennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AK , AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DE , FL , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MT , NC , ND , NE , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , ON , QC , SK
Native Distribution: The nativity of this species in the Lower 48 and Canada is questioned by several authorities.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Veronica anagallis-aquatica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Veronica anagallis-aquatica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Veronica anagallis-aquatica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-22Research By: TWC Staff