AMERICAN SPEEDWELL

Class: Veronica americana

Family: FIGWORT FAMILY

Sub Family: Scrophulariaceae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: American Brooklime

Colour: Blue

Height: 15-80 cm (6-30")

Each Flower: 3-7 mm (1/8-1/4") across, saucer-shaped with 4 rounded petals often whitish at base; lower petal usually narrower; 2 stamens with light purplish anthers protrude from middle of flower; 4 pointed, green sepals; each small stem 7 mm (1/4") long

Leaves: Opposite, 4 cm (1 1/2") long, 2 cm (7/8") broad with slightly toothed, lance-shaped blades, short, thickish stalks

Stems: Round, stout, smooth with opposite trailing branches; upper part may be reddish-tinged

Blooming Period: May - July

Habitat: Wet places and slow-running streams, from low to middle elevations

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