Family: Plantaginaceae
bird's-eye speedwell
from USDA Plants website
Michael L. Charters
Bell Museum
Etymology: Veronica: named after Saint Veronica, the woman who gave Jesus a cloth to wipe his face while on the way to Calvary, and so named because the markings on some species supposedly resemble those on her sacred handkerchief
Plants: annual forb
Leaves: opposite except alternate in the inflorescence
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: annual forb
Leaves: opposite except alternate in the inflorescence
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions
Michael L. Charters
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
