Veronica perfoliata

Veronica perfoliata
Digger's speedwell
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Veronica
Species: V. perfoliata
Binomial name
Veronica perfoliata
(R.Br.) B.G.Briggs & Ehrend.
Synonyms
  • Derwentia perfoliata
  • Parahebe perfoliata

Veronica perfoliata known as digger's speedwell is a small plant found in high altitude areas in south-eastern Australia. Attractive purple flowers form in summer.

This species first appeared in the scientific literature in 1810, in the Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae, authored by the prolific Scottish botanist, Robert Brown.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Derwentia perfoliata, PlantNET - NSW Flora Online". Retrieved 2010-11-06.


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