Species Veronica limosa
Pictures from Observations
There aren’t any identifications of Veronica limosa.
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Veronica:
Probably after St Veronica, the maiden who handed her handkerchief to Jesus on his way to Calvary. He wiped his brow and returned the handkerchief, which now bore his likeness and so was called vera-ikon = true likeness, and the maiden became St Veronica (Brewer). The allusion is obscure.
Etymology of limosa:
From the Latin limosus meaning ‘slimy or muddy’; referring to the plant's habitat
Scientific name:
Veronica limosa Lej.
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Rev. Fl. Spa 2 (1825)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1825
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Veronica limosa.