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!

Hábitat: Mountain regions

Aspecto

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

Categoría

Plantas

Rareza

Common

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

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Datos interesantes

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"!

Habilidades especiales

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

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

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

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 5-30 cm
Extensión: 10-50 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-1 cm
Temporada de floración: Verano
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Yellow-faced Bumble Bee

Bombus vosnesenskii

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.

eaten by

Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis

Grazes on the plant's leaves and stems.

eaten by

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Marmota flaviventris

Feeds on various alpine plants, including speedwell.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.

Resistente al frío

Las plantas resistentes al frío son capaces de soportar bajas temperaturas y condiciones de congelación sin sufrir daños significativos.

Imán para polinizadores

Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.

Montaña

Este rasgo de hábitat identifica a las especies que se encuentran en regiones montañosas, caracterizadas por su gran altitud, pendientes pronunciadas y zonas climáticas variables.