[Brooklimes and Speedwells: The Genus Veronica in Mt. Adams Country]

Purselane Speedwell

Veronica peregrina var. xalapensis

Synonym: Veronica peregrina ssp. xalapensis

Purslane Speedwell: Veronica peregrina var. xalapensis (Synonym: Veronica peregrina ssp. xalapensis)

The photo above shows a close-up view of the upper stem leaves and axillary inflorescence of purslane speedwell as seen in wetlands west of Lakeside Road at the public fishing area of Conboy Lake NWR...........June 21, 2008.

Purslane Speedwell: Veronica peregrina var. xalapensis (Synonym: Veronica peregrina ssp. xalapensis)

The photo above shows a close-up view of the fruits of purslane speedwell as seen in wetlands west of Lakeside Road at the public fishing area of Conboy Lake NWR...........June 21, 2008.

Purslane Speedwell: Veronica peregrina var. xalapensis (Synonym: Veronica peregrina ssp. xalapensis)

The photo above shows a close-up side-view of the flower and sepals and upper stem leaves of purslane speedwell as seen in wetlands west of Lakeside Road at the public fishing area of Conboy Lake NWR...........June 21, 2008. Note the numerous spreading, gland-tipped hairs on the stem, underside of the leaves and sepals.

Paul Slichter