species 54,316 observations
Heath Speedwell
Veronica officinalis
Field notes
Veronica officinalis, the heath speedwell, common gypsyweed, common speedwell, or Paul's betony, is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia. It has been introduced to North America and is widely naturalised there.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dusky Leafroller Moth
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Leaf-Miner Fly
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Confusing Furrow Bee, Red Admiral, Orange-belted Leafwalker, Red Mason Bee
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Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.