Veronica serpyllifolia L.
Thyme-leaved speedwell
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass Asteridae A large class that encompasses asters
Order Lamiales Aromatic herbs and shrubs, including lavender, lilac, olive, jasmine, ash, teak, snapdragon, sesame, psyllium, garden sage, mint, basil, and rosemary
Family Plantaginaceae Plantains
Genus Veronica For Saint Veronica, said to have given Jesus a cloth to wipe his face on the way to Calvary, and named because of a supposed resemblence between markings on some Veronica species and her sacred handkerchief
Species serpyllifolia
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5/19/2016 · Bemis Road Trails, Pepperell, Massachusetts
Veronica serpyllifolia description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 26 Jul 2023.
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5/19/2016 · Bemis Road Trails, Pepperell, Massachusetts
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