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Veronica peregrina

Physical Characteristics

Veronica peregrina is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from April to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

Europe to E. Asia. Naturalized in Britain[17].

Habitats

Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Emmenagogue Haemostatic Stings The whole plant is emmenagogue and haemostatic[147]. It promotes the knitting together of broken bones[147]. A decoction is used in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea, fractures, haemoptysis and traumatic injuries[218].

Known Hazards

None known