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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/1-5390/12-115516. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 27 specimens of this Species.
137371 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Connor Creek
Date Collected2012-06-14
141081 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Pitlochrie
Date Collected2016-08-04
141476 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle Provincial Park, Lynx Creek
Date Collected2017-07-12
141475 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle Provincial Park, Poker Peak
Date Collected2017-07-13
144892 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Setaspell Outpost
Date Collected2019-06-30
144662 - Veronica americana Schwein. ex Benth.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common NameAmerican brooklime
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mount Livingstone Natural Area
Date Collected1980-07-05