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Species Details
Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
LeavesLeaves opposite, ovate to oblong, 2-7 cm long, 2-4 times longer than wide, short petioles, margins toothed and with a pointed apex.
FlowersElongated inflorescence; flowers mature bottom upwards; cluster in upper leaf axil; spreading on slender stalks; flowers 5-10 mm long, blue to violet, saucer-shaped tube, irregularly 4-lobed; petals 4-6 mm wide; 2 large spreading stamens; sepals 2-5 mm long and 4-lobed.
Fruits and SeedsCircular capsule; slightly notched; containing many seeds, 0.5 mm long.
Scientific Name
Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
Common Name
American brooklime
General Description
A hairless perennial herb that grows 10-60 cm high from shallow, creeping rhizomes to produce weak, succulent stems.
Leaves
Leaves opposite, ovate to oblong, 2-7 cm long, 2-4 times longer than wide, short petioles, margins toothed and with a pointed apex.
Flowers
Elongated inflorescence; flowers mature bottom upwards; cluster in upper leaf axil; spreading on slender stalks; flowers 5-10 mm long, blue to violet, saucer-shaped tube, irregularly 4-lobed; petals 4-6 mm wide; 2 large…
Elongated inflorescence; flowers mature bottom upwards; cluster in upper leaf axil; spreading on slender stalks; flowers 5-10 mm long, blue to violet, saucer-shaped tube, irregularly 4-lobed; petals 4-6 mm wide; 2 large spreading stamens; sepals 2-5 mm long and 4-lobed.
Fruits and Seeds
Circular capsule; slightly notched; containing many seeds, 0.5 mm long.
Phenology
Flowering May to September.
Notes
2n=36. Also called Veronica beccabunga ssp. americana
Range/Distribution
Alberta: SW along foothills and central. CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, SK, NT, ON, PE, QC, YT); USA (AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR,…
Alberta: SW along foothills and central. CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, SK, NT, ON, PE, QC, YT); USA (AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY).
Citation
Page Citation for Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-5390/12-113411. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 27 specimens of this Species.
115590 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Willmore Wilderness Park, Adams Creek
Date Collected1976-08-08
120226 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2008-07-17
121549 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2009-07-02
121550 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2009-07-02
121147 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Drifting River
Date Collected1971-09-20
122427 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Carbondale
Date Collected1965-07-05
124490 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park
Date Collected2006-07-18
124972 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2010-07-22
125614 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Elkhorn Stock Ranch
Date Collected2007-08-17
125681 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Straessle
Date Collected2007-08-15
126043 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Hoadley
Date Collected2010-07-12
130571 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Porcupine Hills
Date Collected1965-08-02
130572 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lac Sainte Anne
Date Collected1978-07-09
130573 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, West Castle River
Date Collected1980-07-03
130574 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Marguerite River Wildland Provincial Park, Peden Lake
Date Collected1980-08-08
130575 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wainwright Dunes Ecological Reserve
Date Collected1983-06-15
130576 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, David Lake
Date Collected1983-07-25
129058 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Grace Creek
Date Collected1982-06-30
134708 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Date Collected1973-05-29
137035 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Sommerfeldt Ranch
Date Collected1994-05-28/1994-05-29
136554 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Yoho National Park, Ice River
Date Collected1974-07-12