Veronica wormskjoldii, July 6, 2021
Common & scientific name
Alpine speedwell, Veronica wormskjoldii
Family
Plantain, Plantaginaceae
Location
Braille trail, 10,400’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Common, variably-sized, delightful subalpine and alpine plant that frequently grows trailside near streams or wetlands. Named after Danish botanist, Morton Wormskjold. Hopefully he didn’t discover too many other plants.
V. wormskjoldii, Roaring Fork River, 10,700’, July 7, 2021