Veronica sublobata (Plantaginaceae), new to the flora of Georgia, U.S.A., with observations on identification

Authors

  • Paul D. Adanick

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1298

Keywords:

Veronica hederifolia, Veronica sublobata, distribution, Georgia, key

Abstract

Veronica sublobata M.A. Fisch. has been verified as new to the state of Georgia from a recent collection. Diagnostic characters and difficulties in the determination of field collections and herbarium specimens are described and a key is presented with the closely related V. hederifolia.

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Published

2023-07-21

How to Cite

Adanick, P. D. (2023). Veronica sublobata (Plantaginaceae), new to the flora of Georgia, U.S.A., with observations on identification. Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 17(1), 313–321. https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1298