Veronica anagallis-aquatica

Veronica anagallis-aquatica is a perennial plant growing to 80 cm tall. It is a glabrous herb with erect, quadrangular and hollow stem. The leaves are simple, sessile, with finely toothed margins; the upper leaves clasp the stems. Racemes of hermaphrodite, blue to violet, and small flowers are produced. The fruit is a subglobose capsule.

Datasheet

Common Name	water speedwell / blue water-speedwell / brook pimpernel / sessile water-speedwell
Botanical name	Veronica anagallis-aquatica
Family	Plantaginaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial, Biennial
Foliage	Semi-evergreen
Basic Colour	Blue-Violet
Height	20 -> 80 cm
Habitat	rivers, streams, lakes, ravines
Altitude	0 – 1700 m
Bloom Time	May-September
Plant Type	Herb, Aquatic
Fruit Type	Capsule
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Used Parts	Flower, Stem
Plant Uses	Culinary
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Sun Exposure	Sun, Part shade
Soil pH	Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Moisture	Moist, Wet
Soil Type	Sandy, Clayey
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sows
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