Veronica longifolia

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Veronica longifolia
Veronica longifolia Przetacznik dlugolistny 2020-07-12 05.jpg
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Veronica
Species:
V. longifolia
Binomial name
Veronica longifolia
L.
Synonyms

Pseudolysimachion longifolium

Veronica longifolia, known as garden speedwell [1] or longleaf speedwell, [2] is a flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae.

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Description

Full view of plant in bloom. Veronica longifolia Przetacznik dlugolistny 2020-07-12 02.jpg
Full view of plant in bloom.
Seed pods after flowering period. Veronica longifolia Przetacznik dlugolistny 2020-07-12 06.jpg
Seed pods after flowering period.

This herbaceous perennial is 60–120 cm (2–4 ft) tall and spreads to 60 cm (2 ft). The flower spikes are 25–30 cm (10–12 in) long and bear lilac to purple blooms. [3]

Further reading

References

  1. BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  2. NRCS. "Pseudolysimachion longifolium". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  3. Frances Tenenbaum, ed. (2003). Taylor's Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Taylor's Guides. p. 408. ISBN   0-61822644-3.