Veronica anagallis-aquatica
Blue Water Speedwell at Namadgi National Park
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| Veronica anagallis-aquatica | Tapirlord | 13 Mar 2024 | |
| Veronica anagallis-aquatica | Tapirlord | 11 Mar 2024 | |
| Ludwigia peploides subsp. montevidensis | Tapirlord | 11 Mar 2024 | |
| Unverified | WalkYonder | 11 Mar 2024 |
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9 comments
11 Mar 2024
Am a bit puzzled: I thought initially it was Gratiola peruviana (leaf shape, habitat) but the venation pattern doesn't seem right for Gratiola, and is closer to Veronica anagallis-aquatica.
11 Mar 2024
probably not Ludwigia peploides: it has alternate leaves, not opposite (plus elevation is rather too high, and too cold)
11 Mar 2024
I agree it doesn't look like a Veronica anagallis-aquatica leaf, except for the venation pattern.
Was this sighting after a rain or storm ? I am wondering if it is a terrestrial that has got a bit flooded.
Was this sighting after a rain or storm ? I am wondering if it is a terrestrial that has got a bit flooded.
11 Mar 2024
No it was growing in the main part of the Rendezvous creek in an eddy near where we were swimming, so I would consider it definitely aquatic :)
12 Mar 2024
Veronica anagallis-aquatica looks quite different when young, these plants won't be supporting flowering until next season.
See Veronica anagallis-aquatica (Blue Water Speedwell)
See Veronica anagallis-aquatica (Blue Water Speedwell)
Location information
- Coordinates 148.993561-35.730015
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Rendezvous Creek, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 9 Mar 2024 04:33 PM Recorded on
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- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
Collections
- WalkYonder Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Veronica anagallis-aquatica Other Fresh Water Plants Plants
Species information
- Veronica anagallis-aquatica Scientific name
- Blue Water Speedwell Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 1149.9m Recorded at altitude
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