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Prostrate Speedwell
Veronica prostrata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Plantaginaceae ›Genus: Veronica
About
Veronica prostrata, the prostrate speedwell or rock speedwell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to Europe. Growing to 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall, it is a temperate semi-evergreen prostrate perennial plant. As it forms a mat of foliage, it is suitable for groundcover or in the alpine garden. Blue flowers are borne in summer, in terminal racemes above paired leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Prostrate Speedwell is Veronica prostrata.
- Prostrate Speedwell belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Prostrate Speedwell belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Prostrate Speedwell belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Prostrate Speedwell belongs to the order Lamiales.
- Prostrate Speedwell belongs to the family Plantaginaceae.
- Prostrate Speedwell belongs to the genus Veronica.