Veronica dillenii Crantz

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

Veronica dillenii, commonly called Dillenius' speedwell, is a flowering plant species belonging to the speedwell genus Veronica and the family Plantaginaceae.

Native Range

Its native range covers warmer regions of Europe, the Caucasus, and extends east to Kazakhstan.

Introduced Range

It has also been introduced to the eastern United States, where it occurs in the states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, and Virginia.

Weed Status

This species is generally viewed as somewhat weedy, but it does not continue to persist in agricultural fields that are managed with intensive farming practices.