Family | PLANTAGINACEAE |
Genus species | Veronica rosea Desf. subgen. Orientales |
Bibliography | Fl. Atlant. 1: 13 (1798) |
Native Range | n. Algeria to Morocco |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | stony grassland |
Description | stems ascendent, leaves oblanceolate, apically dentate or pinnate, 8-12mm long, crisped pubescent, flowers ca. 1cm across, in rather compact raceme |
Size | 15-20cm |
Color | pale pink |
Bloom | summer |
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Type | perennial |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, barelycovered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late spring |
Synonyms | Veronica atlantica Ball Veronica chartonii Litard. & Maire Veronica cuneifolia var. atlantica (Ball) Ball Veronica rosea ssp. atlantica (Ball) I.Soriano Veronica rosea var. atlantica (Ball) Murb. Veronica rosea ssp. chartonii (Litard. & Maire) Dobignard Veronica rosea var. maroccana (Pau & Font Quer) Maire |
Territory | 2 Africa 20 Northern Africa (ALG Algeria, MOR Morocco) |