Scientific Name: Veronica novae-hollandiae Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: coast speedwell

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Plantaginaceae

Threatened Species Status: Vulnerable

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: Perennial herb with slender rhizomes creeping below or just above the ground surface.

Flowers: Pale lilac-pink sometimes with crimson streaks.

Fruit: Capsule

Municipality
BurnieHuon ValleyWest Coast
Plant Communities
Coastal Vegetation
Habitat Notes

Grows on the west and south-west coasts, where it grows in sandy littoral banks and herbfields.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Impractical Propagation material is too difficult to collect or conditions for propagation or cultivation are too specialized.

Seed Information

Seed Treatment Method

Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.