Digger's Speedwell, Blue Veronica

Member - John and Val — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 06:59:00 GMT

This unusual low shrub can be found in the understorey between about 700 to 1200m where it often masquerades as a small eucalypt. Its blue-grey, rounded leaves are in pairs, fused around the upright stems. Bright blue or mauve-blue flowers have 4 petals and are about 2cm across.
Family: Plantaginaceae Genus: Veronica Species: perfoliata Main Flower Colour: Blue

Plantaginaceae Veronica perfoliata Wildflowers

Digger's Speedwell, Blue Veronica