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Germander speedwell

Veronica chamaedrys

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Veronica
Species
Veronica chamaedrys (Germander speedwell)

Names in Other Languages

French véronique petit chêne
German Gamander-Ehrenpreis

Similar Species in Veronica

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Allahuekberian Speedwell
Veronica allahuekberensis
Critically Endangered
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alpine speedwell
Veronica alpina
Least Concern
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American Brooklime
Veronica americana
Least Concern
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Bent-foot speedwell
Veronica campylopoda
Not Evaluated
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Birdeye speedwell
Veronica persica
Not Evaluated
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breckland speedwell
Veronica praecox
Critically Endangered
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Bright-Blue Speedwell
Veronica serpyllifolia
Least Concern
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Broadleaf Speedwell
Veronica teucrium
Not Evaluated
View all species in Veronica →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Germander speedwell?
The scientific name of Germander speedwell is Veronica chamaedrys. It belongs to the genus Veronica.
What is the conservation status of Germander speedwell?
Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Germander speedwell live?
Germander speedwell is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Germander speedwell belong to?
Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) belongs to the genus Veronica, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.
Is Germander speedwell endangered?
No, Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Germander speedwell belong to?
Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Germander speedwell?
The closest relatives of Germander speedwell in the genus Veronica include Allahuekberian Speedwell, alpine speedwell, American Brooklime, Bent-foot speedwell, Birdeye speedwell.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Veronica — 20 Species

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Allahuekberian Speedwell
Veronica allahuekberensis
CR 🐾
alpine speedwell
Veronica alpina
LC 🐾
American Brooklime
Veronica americana
LC 🐾
Bent-foot speedwell
Veronica campylopoda
NE 🐾
Birdeye speedwell
Veronica persica
NE 🐾
breckland speedwell
Veronica praecox
CR 🐾
Bright-Blue Speedwell
Veronica serpyllifolia
LC 🐾
Broadleaf Speedwell
Veronica teucrium
NE 🐾
Broad-Leaved Speedwell
Veronica austriaca
NE 🐾
Brooklime
Veronica beccabunga
LC 🐾
Chain Speedwell
Veronica catenata
LC 🐾
Common Gypsyweed
Veronica officinalis
LC 🐾
Corn speedwell
Veronica arvensis
LC 🐾
Corsican Speedwell
Veronica repens
NE 🐾
Creeping Speedwell
Veronica filiformis
NE 🐾
Crested Field-speedwell
Veronica crista-galli
NE 🐾
dark speedwell
Veronica opaca
CR 🐾
Dillenius' speedwell
Veronica dillenii
NE 🐾
Field Speedwell
Veronica agrestis
LC 🐾
fingered speedwell
Veronica triphyllos
CR
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