Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Veronica persica Poiret
(Persian Speedwell)
Family: Plantaginaceae, formerly Scrophulariaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Veronica buxbaumii Tenori
Veronica tournefortii K. Gmelin
Veronica persica has been found in Silver City as a yard weed. Blue flowers are borne singly on
pedicels that are 15-30mm long. The corollas are 8-12mm across. It is native to Eurasia.
Many thanks to Andrew Tree for letting us use his photos!
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Veronica persica, photo Andrew Tree, in a garden on E Street, Silver City, April 5, 2024
Veronica persica, photo Andrew Tree, flowering stem, in a garden on E Street, Silver City, April 5, 2024
Veronica persica, photo Andrew Tree, flower, in a garden on E Street, Silver City, April 5, 2024
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