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Veronica repens

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Veronica repens
Habit
Scientific classification Edit this 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

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The following subspecies are accepted:[1]

  • Veronica repens subsp. cyanea (Litard. & Maire) Dobignard – Morocco
  • Veronica repens subsp. repens

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Veronica repens Corsican speedwell". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021. Other common names; creeping speedwell
  3. ^ "Veronica repens 'Sunshine'". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 7 October 2021.