[Brooklimes and Speedwells: The Genus Veronica East of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washingotn]

Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell

Veronica scutellata

Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa

Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell: Veronica scutellata (Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa)

The photo above shows a close-up view of the upper stem leaves and axillary inflorescence of marsh speedwell as seen at Muddy Meadows on the northern flanks of Mt. Adams..........August 7, 2005.

Flower of Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell: Veronica scutellata (Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa)

The photo above shows a close-up view of the flower of marsh speedwell as seen at Muddy Meadows on the northern flanks of Mt. Adams.........August 7, 2005.

Flower of Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell: Veronica scutellata (Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa)

The photo above shows a close-up side-view of the flower and sepals of marsh speedwell as seen at Muddy Meadows on the northern flanks of Mt. Adams........August 7, 2005.

Stem leaves of Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell: Veronica scutellata (Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa)

The photo above shows the long, thin leaves of marsh speedwell as seen at Muddy Meadows on the northern flanks of Mt. Adams.........August 7, 2005. The leaves of this species are 4-20 times longer than wide.

Paul Slichter