Veronica anagallis-aquatica

Blue Water Speedwell at Namadgi National Park

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Identification history

Veronica anagallis-aquatica	13 Mar 2024	Tapirlord
Veronica anagallis-aquatica	11 Mar 2024	Tapirlord
Ludwigia peploides subsp. montevidensis	11 Mar 2024	Tapirlord
Unidentified	11 Mar 2024	WalkYonder

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9 comments

Tapirlord wrote:

11 Mar 2024

See what Jane says

JaneR wrote:

11 Mar 2024

Am a bit puzzled: I thought initially it was Gratiola peruviana (leaf shape, habitat) but the venation pattern doesn't seem right for Gratiola, and is closer to Veronica anagallis-aquatica.

JaneR wrote:

11 Mar 2024

probably not Ludwigia peploides: it has alternate leaves, not opposite (plus elevation is rather too high, and too cold)

Tapirlord wrote:

11 Mar 2024

Yeah sweet, Veronica is good suggestion. It is super common in Namadgi

WalkYonder wrote:

11 Mar 2024

Veronica leaves look different, these were very soft, thin leaves.

JaneR wrote:

11 Mar 2024

I agree it doesn't look like a Veronica anagallis-aquatica leaf, except for the venation pattern.

Was this sighting after a rain or storm ? I am wondering if it is a terrestrial that has got a bit flooded.

WalkYonder wrote:

11 Mar 2024

No it was growing in the main part of the Rendezvous creek in an eddy near where we were swimming, so I would consider it definitely aquatic :)

Tapirlord wrote:

12 Mar 2024

Veronica anagallis-aquatica looks quite different when young, these plants won't be supporting flowering until next season.

See Veronica anagallis-aquatica (Blue Water Speedwell)

WalkYonder wrote:

12 Mar 2024

Ok thanks

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