Veronica repens
Appearance
Veronica repens | |
---|---|
Habit | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Plantaginaceae |
Genus: | Veronica |
Species: | V. repens
|
Binomial name | |
Veronica repens | |
Synonyms[1] | |
Veronica reptans D.H.Kent |
Veronica repens, the Corsican speedwell or creeping speedwell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to Corsica and Morocco.[1][2] The 'Sunshine' cultivar, whose tiny flowers are purple instead of the usual white, is recommended for rock gardens and as a ground cover.[3]
Subspecies
[edit]The following subspecies are accepted:[1]
- Veronica repens subsp. cyanea (Litard. & Maire) Dobignard – Morocco
- Veronica repens subsp. repens
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Veronica repens Clarion ex DC". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Veronica repens Corsican speedwell". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
Other common names; creeping speedwell
- ^ "Veronica repens 'Sunshine'". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 7 October 2021.