Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier Flora -- Veronica wormskjoldii -- (American Alpine Speedwell)

presented by Susan McDougall


Veronica wormskjoldii

Frequently encountered in subalpine meadows above 5,000 feet, the leaves are opposite, hairy, and sometimes toothed.

Author: Susan McDougall
Tipsoo Lake, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.8701, -121.5166, 5250
Date: August 13, 2013
Veronica wormskjoldii

The pale blue flowers are borne in a tight raceme at the end of a glandular-hairy stem.

Author: Susan McDougall
Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7855, -121.7384, 5397
Date: July 9, 2014

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