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PLANTAGINACEAE
Plantain Family
Veronica anagallis-aquatica  (water speedwell)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Veronica: named for Saint Veronica; anagallis: from two Greek words, ana, "again," and agallein, "to delight in," since the flowers open each time the sun strikes them; aquatica: of water
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Biennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-July
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Banks of slow moving streams and gravel bars
State Status
Uncertain
Piedmont Status
Uncertain
Coastal Plain Status
Uncertain
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Some authors consider this species to be non-native in North America.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
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