| Other Common Names:
Black Root, High Veronica, Tall Speedwell
Family: Snapdragon (Scrophulariaceae)
Height: 2 - 7' (60 -
210 cm)
Flower Size: 1/4" (6
mm) long in 3 - 4" (7.6 - 10.2 cm) spikes
Flowering Season: July
- September
Ecological Preferences:
Rich, moist soil.
Select Characteristics:
Leaves, slender, with sharp teeth, are in whorls of
three to seven around the stem.
Historical Significance:
Was used as a cathartic, stimulating vomiting and
functioning as a laxative.
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