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American alpine speedwell

Veronica wormskjoldii

The American alpine speedwell is a small, pretty plant that grows in high mountain areas. It has lovely blue flowers that bloom in the summer, making it a delightful sight in nature!

Lebensraum: Mountain regions

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The American alpine speedwell has striking deep blue to purplish-blue flowers, each with four petals and often distinct darker veins, clustered at the top of fuzzy stems. Its small, oval, toothed green leaves are arranged opposite along the stem, often appearing low and spreading. It stands out in rocky alpine environments.

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American alpine speedwell
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American alpine speedwell

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Even at over 10,000 feet high, this tough plant can survive frosty nights and strong winds.

Its tiny blue flowers bloom where few other plants dare, high up in the mountains!

Look closely! Each tiny flower has four petals, often with stripes to guide hungry bees!

The plant's name "speedwell" comes from old beliefs it could make sick people "speedily well"!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Mountain Toughness

American alpine speedwell can grow in harsh mountain environments, surviving cold, high winds, and short seasons.

Fähigkeit

Low Profile Living

American alpine speedwell has a compact, low-growing form that protects it from strong alpine winds and extreme cold.

Fähigkeit

Fuzzy Protection

American alpine speedwell has tiny hairs on its leaves and stems that help it retain moisture and protect it from frost.

Maße und Details

Höhe
5-30 cm
Ausbreitung
10-50 cm
Blütengröße
0.5-1 cm
Blütezeit
Sommer
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

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Sicherheit

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Always look but don't touch wild plants unless an adult says it's safe.

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Was ist der/die/das höhe von American alpine speedwell?

5-30 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von American alpine speedwell?

10-50 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von American alpine speedwell?

0.5-1 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von American alpine speedwell?

Sommer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von American alpine speedwell?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von American alpine speedwell?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von American alpine speedwell?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von American alpine speedwell?

Insekten

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