Veronica anagallis L.

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NYBG / MRL Fforistic & Phytochemicaf Survey
Scrophulariaceae
Veronica anagallis-aquatica E.
determined by: C, Logie, R, Brand: 2000
Herb; perennial, 20-80 cm, dense patches, stem; base purple for a third of distance
single, thick, air filled, 20mm at base tapering to 5mm at top, leaves; arrising directlv
from stem, finely haired, single, toothed, up to 20cm at base, margins, prominent
mid vein, ridged at base, deeply V on top, roots; fine thread like hairs shallow
rooted, flower; pale blue, almost white, 4 petals 5-7mm, in long terminal spikes of 4-
2a flowers, fruit; clusters of 3*s, 3 lobed, hairy, common, native.
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowmore. Baviaanskloof, ± 5km W of Studtis Dbliee
station on causway: 33°33,42,,S, 24°0*897,,E	P
Lemna sp., Rumex sp., castor oil plants, Cotula sp., Mentha sp., Nemesia so Valiev
Bushveld/Karroo, river/stream, soil; in water, free standing water & runnino water
sand, quartzlte, full sun, NE, roadside.	9	’
Phytochemical Sample Codes:
285a PL(RB-333)
R* Brand 285 with S. Kay, B, & C. Logie, G.	Ur,ct„n
Potgieter
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