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Veronica opaca

Broadsepal Speedwell, Dark Speedwell
Also known as: Cochlidiosperma frieseanum Opiz +6 more
  • Cochlidiosperma frieseanum Opiz
  • Cochlidiosperma friesiana Opiz, 1852
  • Cochlidiosperma opacum (Fr.) Opiz
  • Veronica agrestis subsp. opaca (Fr.) Bonnier & Layens
  • Veronica agrestis var. opaca (Fr.) Wahlenb.
  • Veronica agrestis var. opaca (Fr.) Wimm. & Grab.
  • Veronica opaca var. affinis P.Afzel. ex Neuman
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Veronica opaca (commonly known as Broadsepal Speedwell or Dark Speedwell) is an annual belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Veronica genus, encompassing over 450 species globally.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, 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)
Réunion

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