| Veronica
(the speedwells) is a large and widespread genus
characterised by the almost symmetrical flowers with two
stamens, short corolla tubes and spreading corolla
lobes. The corollas range from white to purple. Tasmania has
six naturalised and ten native species. Veronica formosa,
V. continua and V. elliptica are shrubs with
spreading, opposite leaves. The other species are all herbs,
some with opposite leaves and some with alternate leaves.
Veronica notabilis appears to be extinct from
Tasmania. It is a robust herb with large leaves with
spreading or backward pointing teeth.
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