Veronica longifolia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Veronica |
| Species: | V. longifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Veronica longifolia | |
| Synonyms | |
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Pseudolysimachion longifolium | |
Veronica longifolia, known as garden speedwell[1] or longleaf speedwell,[2] is a flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae where many introduced varieties in North America are native to Europe and Western Asia.[3]
Description
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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.[4] The foliage is lance-shaped with dark green leaves that are arranged oppositely along the stem.[3]
Further reading
[edit]- An exploration of botanical issues in delimiting this species can be found at Notes on the taxonomy of Pseudolysimachion longifolium complex (Scrophulariaceae), 2000 (26 pages), by Bohumil Travnicek
References
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- ^ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ NRCS. "Pseudolysimachion longifolium". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Veronica longifolia (Longleaf Speedwell)". Gardenia. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ^ Frances Tenenbaum, ed. (2003). Taylor's Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Taylor's Guides. p. 408. ISBN 0-61822644-3.
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