Gray field speedwell

Veronica polita

Basic Information

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Genus: veronica

Plant ID (slug): veronica-polita

Numeric ID: 20495

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Veronica polita is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from March to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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 soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked[105, 177]. A sweet flavour[266].

Medicinal Uses

Women's complaints A decoction of the plant is used in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea and metrorrhagia[218].