What are the characteristics of Persian speedwell? A detailed explanation of its plant features
Persian speedwell is an annual to biennial herbaceous plant of the family Scrophulariaceae. It is relatively widely distributed in China, and is more common in the south. It mostly grows in fields and along roadsides, and its flower colors are delicate and very beautiful.
Other names of Persian speedwell
Persian speedwell, Latin scientific name Veronica persica Poir.
Family and genus of Persian speedwell
Scrophulariaceae, genus Veronica
Geographic distribution of Persian speedwell
Native to western Asia to Iran and Europe. At present in China it is mainly distributed in East China, Central China and the western regions.
Morphological characteristics of Persian speedwell
Persian speedwell is a much-branched herb, and the surface of the plant has soft hairs. The stems branch from the base, and the lower part lies prostrate on the ground. The leaves are opposite at the base of the stem, and the upper leaves are alternate. The leaves have 2-4pairs, are ovate or round, with relatively short petioles, a shallowly heart-shaped leaf base, bluntly toothed leaf margins, and sparse soft hairs on both the upper and lower surfaces. The flowers of Persian speedwell are solitary in the bract axils, the corolla is light blue, and the petals have radial dark blue stripes; the bracts are alternate, with the same shape as the leaves and similar in size. The capsule is kidney-shaped, with glandular hairs on the surface, nearly hairless when mature, with relatively obvious reticulate veins and relatively blunt lobes. The back of the seed has a relatively deep transverse ridge. The flowering period is from 3-5March to May.
Persian speedwellhorticultural value
Persian speedwell has two vigorous growth periods, at the end of 11November and in 3~4March to April of the following year. Because Persian speedwell has a very strong ability for asexual reproduction, Persian speedwell can be planted on bare ground, and it can quickly cover the ground.
Main harm of Persian speedwell
As an invasive species, Persian speedwell reproduces very quickly because it has no natural enemies. It harms the seedlings of summer-ripening crops and autumn crops, and many root pathogens parasitize this plant and spread to other crops.
Flower meaning of Persian speedwell
Health.
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