Water Speedwell
Veronica anagallis-aquatica

Water Speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica) Other common names: Water Pimpernel

Other scientific names: Veronica anagallis, Veronica catenata, Veronica comosa, Veronica connata, Veronica undulata

French names: Mouron aquatique

Family: Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae), (Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae))

Group: Speedwells

Flowers: Summer;  White, Blue/Violet;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Entire

Habitat: Wet Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 96   

Native/Non-native: Native

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 133 photographs available, of which 9 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Water Speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica)

Water Speedwell flowers are mostly blue.

Water Speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica)

And they are quite small!

Water Speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica)

Water Speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica)

Water Speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica)

Typical growth form of a Water Speedwell plant.

Water Speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica)

Water Speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica)

Water Speedwell leaves, upper surface.

Water Speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica)

Underside of Water Speedwell leaves.

Water Speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica)

A dense mat of Water Speedwell in the water.


Range map for Water Speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica)

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