Herb latin name: Veronica catenata


Synonyms: Veronica comosa, Veronica salina


Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)



Edible parts of Veronica catenata:

Leaves - raw or cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial

Habitat of the herb:

Calcareous springs, rills, sloughs, ditches and shores.

Propagation of Veronica catenata:

Seed - sow autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient, the seed can be sown in situ in the spring or the autumn. Division at almost any time in the growing season. Very easy, even a small part of the plant will root if put in water.

Cultivation of the herb:

Calcareous springs, rills, sloughs, ditches and shores.

Medicinal use of Veronica catenata:

None known

Known hazards of Veronica catenata:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.