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Speedwells (Veronicas) - introduced and native (Veronica species)

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Family: Scrophulariaceae (Speedwell and Veronica family).

Veronica flowers usually have 4 pale blue to blue petals.


Ivy-leaf Speedwell - a weed (*Veronica hederifolia)

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Native of Europe.

Occurrence: Scattered. Weedy places and gardens.

Identification:

Ivy-leaf Speedwell. Castlemaine. The coarse teeth, the hairs, and the medium length flower stalks are identifying features.


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Wall Speedwell - introduced (*Veronica arvensis)

Native of Europe and Asia.

Occurrence: Widespread. Weedy places, gardens etc.

Identification:

Wall Speedwell. The small floral leaves (bracts) and the short flower stalks help to identify this plant. Mostyn St, Castlemaine.


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Creeping Speedwell - introduced (*Veronica persica)

Native of SW Asia.

Occurrence: Scattered. Weedy places, gardens etc.

Identification:

Creeping Speedwell. It has long stalks on the fruit and the rounded teeth on the leaves. Castlemaine.


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Trailing Speedwell - a native (Veronica plebeia)

Native of Eastern Australia.

Occurrence: Widespread in local forests. It may be locally abundant.

Identification:

Trailing Speedwell. Kalimna, Castlemaine.


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Hairy Speedwell - a native (Veronica calycina)

Native of all States.

Occurrence: Damper forests. Uncommon in the dryer forests.

Identification:

Pressed and dried Hairy Speedwell. Wombat Forest.


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Slender Speedwell- a native (Veronica gracilis)

Native of SE Australia.

Occurrence: Rare in Box Ironbark forests. More common in wetter forests.

Identification:

Slender Speedwell. Elphinstone.


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Digger's Speedwell - a native (Veronica perfoliata)

Other Names: Derwentia perfoliata, Parahebe perfoliata.

Native of NSW and Victoria.

Occurrence: Widespread in box-ironbark forests.

Identification:

Digger's Speedwell makes an excellent garden plant.

Digger's Speedwell. Kaweka Wildflower Reserve.