[Brooklimes and Speedwells: The Genus Veronica in Mt. Adams Country]

Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell

Veronica scutellata

Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa

Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell: Veronica scutellata (Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa) - Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell: Veronica scutellata (Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa)

Marsh speedwell as seen at Muddy Meadows, Mt. Adams Wilderness.....July 13, 2018.

Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell: Veronica scutellata (Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa) - Flower of Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell: Veronica scutellata (Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa)

The photo at left shows a close-up view of the upper stem leaves and axillary inflorescence of marsh speedwell as seen at Muddy Meadows on the northern flanks of Mt. Adams..........August 7, 2005. The photo at right shows a close-up view of the flower of marsh speedwell as seen at Muddy Meadows on the northern flanks of Mt. Adams.........August 7, 2005.

Flower of Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell: Veronica scutellata (Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa) - Stem leaves of Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell: Veronica scutellata (Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa)

The photo at left shows a close-up side-view of the flower and sepals of marsh speedwell as seen at Muddy Meadows on the northern flanks of Mt. Adams........August 7, 2005. The photo at right shows the long, thin leaves of marsh speedwell as seen at Muddy Meadows on the northern flanks of Mt. Adams.........August 7, 2005. The leaves of this species are 4-20 times longer than wide.

Grass-leaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap Speedwell: Veronica scutellata (Synonym: Veronica scutellata var. villosa)

Marsh speedwell observed in vernally moist soils around a stock/game pond east of Canyon Creek, Klickitat Wildlife Area........July 2, 2023.

Paul Slichter