Veronica subalpina Cockayne

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'Veronica subalpina' from the website Trees and Shrubs Online (treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/veronica/veronica-subalpina/). Accessed 2026-07-21.

Family

  • Plantaginaceae

Genus

Synonyms

  • Hebe subalpina (Cockayne) Cockayne
  • Hebe montana Cockayne & Allan
  • Hebe monticola J.B.Armstr.
  • Veronica montana J.B.Armstr.
  • Veronica monticola J.B.Armstr.

Glossary

glabrous
Lacking hairs smooth. glabrescent Becoming hairless.

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'Veronica subalpina' from the website Trees and Shrubs Online (treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/veronica/veronica-subalpina/). Accessed 2026-07-21.

Taxonomic note V. montana J.B.Armstr., not L.; V. monticola J.B Armstr., not Trautv.

It is not certain if this species is in cultivation; the plants commonly seen under its name are clearly V. rakaiensis. The true V. subalpina differs from that species in its glabrous capsules and has longer leaves, about 1 in. long. It is also of taller growth, and inhabits the western side of the Dividing Range of South Island. If the two species were to be united, which is not likely, the name V. rakaiensis would have priority.