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Veronica beccabunga L.

brooklime (Veronicaceae)

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Veronica beccabunga is a widespread species of wet ground.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-05-14

 brooklime / Veronica beccabunga: _Veronica beccabunga_ is a widespread species of wet ground.

Even the upper leaves of Veronica beccabunga are petiolate, in contrast to Veronica angallis-aquatica and Veronica catenata.

Duns (VC81: Berwickshire); 2014-08-07

 brooklime / Veronica beccabunga: Even the upper leaves of _Veronica beccabunga_ are petiolate, in contrast to _Veronica angallis-aquatica_ and _Veronica catenata_.

Although normally a wetland species, Veronica beccabunga is here growing on limestone scree.

Dolomites, Italy; 2012-07-05

 brooklime / Veronica beccabunga: Although normally a wetland species, _Veronica beccabunga_ is here growing on limestone scree.

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