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Description
Photo: Jeffrey Sciberras
Scientific name: Veronica anagallis-aquatica
Maltese name: Veronika tal-ilma
Occurrence in the Maltese islands: Frequent
Habitat: Watercourses
Other info: probably the largest species of Veronica locally, with large simple leaves borne in twos and alternate, basil-like in appearance. Flowers are somewhat violet compared to other local veronica species, which have blue flowers. restricted to permanent water supply, a partial hydrophyte and doesn't grow very well when out of water.

Description
Photo: Jeffrey Sciberras
Scientific name: Veronica anagallis-aquatica
Maltese name: Veronika tal-ilma
Occurrence in the Maltese islands: Frequent
Habitat: Watercourses
Other info: probably the largest species of Veronica locally, with large simple leaves borne in twos and alternate, basil-like in appearance. Flowers are somewhat violet compared to other local veronica species, which have blue flowers. restricted to permanent water supply, a partial hydrophyte and doesn't grow very well when out of water.