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Veronica

speedwell

Other common names
ironheads
kitten tails
see morebird's eye
cancerwort
Synonyms
Hebe
Pygmaea
see moreChionohebe
Heliohebe
Besseya
Parahebe
Derwentia
Synthyris
Botanical details
Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Veronica

Genus description

Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes

Name status

Correct

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