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Veronica serpyllifolia  L.
Thymeleaf speedwell
Veronica serpyllifolia is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
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Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae  
(Scrophulariaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands
Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS

Information about  Veronica serpyllifolia from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
USDA PLANTS Profile (VESE)

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[Wikipedia] Ecology: Pollinators of V. serpyllifolia include flies and bees that visit the flowers for nectar. The seeds can be dispersed by attaching onto the wings of birds or the fur of some animals. Veronica serpyllifolia seeds were found in cattle dung, thus cattle or other grazers are likely important dispersers of the plant. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).