Veronica gentianoides (Veronica gentianoides)
Description
Veronica gentianoides grows from spreading above-ground rhizomes, eventually forming a mat of glossy green leaves, grouped into rosettes. Individual leaves are more or less elliptical in shape and 2-8 cm (0.8-3.1 in) long. It flowers in early summer, producing narrow erect spikes (racemes) up to 30-40 cm (12-16 in) tall, with blue flowers which are 10-16 mm (0.4-0.6 in) across. The species is very variable. Flowers can be from almost white to deep blue; plants growing at high altitudes are considerably shorter, possibly only 5-10 cm (2-4 in) tall, with smaller leaves. The species is found in Turkey, the Caucasus and Iran, where it grows in damp, relatively open habitats, including forests, grassland and alpine areas up to 3,600 m (11,800 ft).
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Lamiales
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Family: Plantaginaceae
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Genus: Veronica
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