Veronica hectorii
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| Veronica hectorii | |
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| Veronica hectorii in Fiordland | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Veronica |
| Species: | V. hectorii |
| Binomial name | |
| Veronica hectorii Hook.f. | |
Veronica hectorii is a species of Veronica, endemic to New Zealand.[2]
A small shrub that grows up to 1 metre in height.[3] Compared to Veronica tetragona, the leaf apex is not thickened.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Veronica hectorii subsp. hectorii and subsp. demissa are known from southern South Island, from Aoraki / Mount Cook south, as well as Stewart Island.[1] V. hectorii subsp. coarctata is found in the north and west of the South Island.[3]
This species is known from subalpine and low alpine areas.[4]
