Veronica spicata
Breckland Spiked Speedwell, Spiked Speedwell
Other regional names: Spiked Speedwell Agg.
- Spiked Speedwell Agg.
Also known as: Pseudolysimachion spicatum subsp. hybridum Holub +7 more
- Pseudolysimachion spicatum subsp. hybridum Holub
- Pseudolysimachium spicatum (L.) Opiz
- Veronica clusii Host, 1827
- Veronica incana Waldst. & Kit.
- Veronica laeta Rchb.
- Veronica longifolia Hoffm.
- Veronica spicata subsp. hybrida (L.) E.F.Warb., 1950
- Veronica spicata subsp. vulgaris Gaudin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Europe, Veronica spicata (commonly known as Breckland Spiked Speedwell or Spiked Speedwell) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krasnoyarsk, Krym, Mongolia, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Connecticut, Netherlands, New Hampshire, New York, Ontario, Primorye, Québec
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms