Veronica pulvinaris

Veronica pulvinaris
Close-up of flower
Habit
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Veronica
Species:
V. pulvinaris
Binomial name
Veronica pulvinaris
Synonyms[1]
  • Chionohebe pulvinaris (Hook.f.) B.G.Briggs & Ehrend.
  • Pygmea ciliolata var. pumila Ashwin
  • Pygmea pulvinaris Hook.f.
  • Veronica ciliolata var. pumila (Ashwin) Garn.-Jones

Veronica pulvinaris, the cushion hebe, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae.[2] It is native to the South Island of New Zealand.[1] A mat‑forming perennial reaching 5 cm (2 in), it is found in the subalpine/subarctic biome.[2][1] It may be available from specialty suppliers.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Veronica pulvinaris (Hook.f.) Cheeseman". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Veronica pulvinaris (H) cushion hebe". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025. 1 suppliers