Taxonomy
Hebe elliptica x speciosa = H. x franciscana | Hedge Veronica
Distribution
Status
Native status
Non-native
Invasiveness
Not assessed
Irish status
Established
Introduction pathways - 1
Escape from Confinement
NAPRA Ireland risk assessed
No
Species Biology
Broad environment
Terrestrial
Species group
Plant
Native region
Australasia
Distribution
BSBI distribution map
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
Common english names: Blue Gem, Hedge vernonica.
Veronica elliptica × speciosa = V. ×??franciscana Eastw. in BSBI Online Plant Atlas 2020, eds P.A. Stroh, T. A. Humphrey, R.J. Burkmar, O.L. Pescott, D.B. Roy, & K.J. Walker. https://plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9h.6y3qyg [Accessed 13/03/2024]
References
Publications
Green. P. (2008). Flora of County Waterford. National Botanic Gardens of Ireland.
Reynolds. S.C.P. (2002). A catalogue of alien plants in Ireland. National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin.