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	~~{{short description\|Species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae}}~~		== Veronica beccabunga ==
	~~{{Taxobox~~
	~~\| name~~ = ~~Veronica beccabunga~~
	~~\| image = Veronica_beccabunga_plant2.jpg~~
	~~\| image_caption~~ = Veronica beccabunga ~~in bloom~~
	~~\| regnum = Plantae~~
	~~\| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms~~
	~~\| unranked_classis = Eudicots~~
	~~\| unranked_ordo = Asterids~~
	~~\| ordo~~ = ~~Lamiales~~
	~~\| familia = Plantaginaceae~~
	~~\| genus = Veronica~~
	~~\| species = V. beccabunga~~
	~~\| binomial = Veronica beccabunga~~
	~~\| binomial_authority~~ = L.
	}}

	~~'''~~Veronica beccabunga~~''', commonly known as '''brooklime''', is a species of flowering plant~~ in ~~the family [[Plantaginaceae~~]]~~. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and has been introduced to North America.~~		[[File:Veronica_beccabunga_plant2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Veronica beccabunga in its natural habitat]]

	~~==Description==~~		'''Veronica beccabunga''', commonly known as '''brooklime''', is a species of flowering plant in the family [[Plantaginaceae]]. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and it has been introduced to North America. This perennial herb is typically found in wet habitats such as streams, ditches, and marshes.
	''Veronica beccabunga'' is a perennial ~~herbaceous plant that~~ typically ~~grows~~ in wet habitats such as ~~streamsides~~, ditches, and marshes. It has a creeping growth habit and can form dense mats. The stems are fleshy and can root at the nodes. The leaves are opposite, glossy, and dark green, with a slightly serrated margin. The flowers are small, blue, and borne in racemes. Each flower has four petals and is about 4-6 mm in diameter.

	==~~Distribution and habitat~~==		== Description ==
	''Veronica beccabunga'' is widely distributed across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It prefers wet, marshy environments and is often found along the edges of streams and rivers, in ditches, and in other damp areas. It has also been introduced to North America, where it can be found in similar habitats.

	~~==Ecology==~~		Veronica beccabunga is a low-growing, creeping plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The stems are fleshy and smooth, often rooting at the nodes. The leaves are opposite, oval to oblong, and have a glossy appearance. They are typically 2-5 cm long and 1-2 cm wide, with a slightly serrated margin.
	The ~~plant provides habitat~~ and ~~food for various insects~~, ~~including bees and butterflies~~, ~~which are attracted~~ to ~~its flowers. It is also~~ a ~~host plant for some species of moths~~. ~~The dense mats formed by ''Veronica beccabunga'' can help stabilize soil in wet areas~~, ~~reducing erosion~~.

	~~==Uses==~~		The flowers of Veronica beccabunga are small, about 4-6 mm in diameter, and are arranged in racemes. Each flower has four petals that are bright blue with a white center. The flowering period is from May to August.
	~~Historically, ''~~Veronica beccabunga~~'' has been used~~ in ~~traditional medicine for its purported diuretic~~ and ~~anti-inflammatory properties~~. ~~However, it~~ is ~~not widely used in modern herbal medicine~~.

	==~~Related pages~~==		== Habitat and Distribution ==
	* [[~~Veronica (plant)~~]]
			Veronica beccabunga thrives in wet environments. It is commonly found along the edges of streams, rivers, and ponds, as well as in marshes and ditches. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they are moist.

			In Europe, Veronica beccabunga is widespread and can be found from the British Isles to the Caucasus. It is also present in parts of western Asia. In North America, it is considered an introduced species and can be found in scattered locations.

			== Uses ==

			Historically, Veronica beccabunga was used in traditional medicine. It was believed to have diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its use in modern herbal medicine is limited.

			The plant is sometimes used in [[aquatic gardening]] due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be planted in water gardens or along the edges of ponds to provide ground cover and habitat for wildlife.

			== Related pages ==
	* [[Plantaginaceae]]		* [[Plantaginaceae]]
			* [[Aquatic plants]]
			* [[Perennial plant]]

	=~~=References==~~		{{Taxonbar\|from=Q157308}}
	* Stace, C. A. (2010). ''New Flora of the British Isles''. Cambridge University Press.
	* Parnell, J., & Curtis, T. (2012). ''Webb's An Irish Flora''. Cork University Press.

	[[Category:~~Veronica\|beccabunga~~]]		[[Category:Plantaginaceae]]
	[[Category:Flora of Europe]]		[[Category:Flora of Europe]]
	~~[[Category:Flora of North Africa]]~~
	[[Category:Flora of Asia]]		[[Category:Flora of Asia]]

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	~~'''~~Veronica beccabunga~~''', also known as [[Brooklime]] or European speedwell, is a perennial plant species of the~~ genus [[Veronica ~~(plant)~~\|Veronica]]. It is native to Europe and western Asia, but has also been introduced to North America. The plant is typically found in wet environments such as marshes, ditches, and along the banks of streams and rivers.		{{short description\|Species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae}}
			{{Taxobox
			\| name = Veronica beccabunga
			\| image = Veronica_beccabunga_plant2.jpg
			\| image_caption = Veronica beccabunga in bloom
			\| regnum = Plantae
			\| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
			\| unranked_classis = Eudicots
			\| unranked_ordo = Asterids
			\| ordo = Lamiales
			\| familia = Plantaginaceae
			\| genus = Veronica
			\| species = V. beccabunga
			\| binomial = Veronica beccabunga
			\| binomial_authority = L.
			}}

	~~== Description ==~~		'''Veronica beccabunga''', commonly known as '''brooklime''', is a species of flowering plant in the family [[Plantaginaceae]]. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and has been introduced to North America.
	Veronica beccabunga ~~has~~ a ~~creeping habit, with stems that can reach up to 60 cm~~ in ~~length~~. ~~The leaves are opposite~~, ~~oval-shaped~~, and ~~have a glossy appearance. The flowers are small, with four blue or violet petals~~, and ~~are produced in the leaf axils. The fruit is a small capsule containing numerous seeds~~.

	== ~~Habitat and Distribution~~ ==		==Description==
	Veronica beccabunga is a plant of wet habitats, ~~often found growing in shallow water or on wet mud~~. It ~~is common throughout Europe~~ and ~~western Asia,~~ and ~~has been introduced to other parts of~~ the ~~world~~, ~~including North America. In the UK~~, ~~it is~~ a ~~common plant of ditches~~, ~~streams~~, and ~~marshes~~.		''Veronica beccabunga'' is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows in wet habitats such as streamsides, ditches, and marshes. It has a creeping growth habit and can form dense mats. The stems are fleshy and can root at the nodes. The leaves are opposite, glossy, and dark green, with a slightly serrated margin. The flowers are small, blue, and borne in racemes. Each flower has four petals and is about 4-6 mm in diameter.

	== ~~Uses~~ ==		==Distribution and habitat==
	~~Historically,~~ Veronica beccabunga ~~has been used~~ in ~~[[herbal medicine]] for its supposed diuretic~~ and ~~anti-inflammatory properties~~. It has also been ~~used as a salad green~~ in ~~some cultures~~.		''Veronica beccabunga'' is widely distributed across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It prefers wet, marshy environments and is often found along the edges of streams and rivers, in ditches, and in other damp areas. It has also been introduced to North America, where it can be found in similar habitats.

	== ~~Cultivation~~ ==		==Ecology==
	~~Veronica beccabunga is a hardy~~ plant ~~that can tolerate a range of conditions~~, ~~but prefers wet or damp habitats. It can be grown from seed or by division of established plants~~. It is a ~~popular~~ plant for ~~water gardens and pond edges~~.		The plant provides habitat and food for various insects, including bees and butterflies, which are attracted to its flowers. It is also a host plant for some species of moths. The dense mats formed by ''Veronica beccabunga'' can help stabilize soil in wet areas, reducing erosion.

	== ~~Conservation Status~~ ==		==Uses==
	Veronica beccabunga is not ~~currently considered to be at risk of extinction and is listed as of "Least Concern" by the [[International Union for Conservation of Nature\|IUCN]]~~.		Historically, ''Veronica beccabunga'' has been used in traditional medicine for its purported diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. However, it is not widely used in modern herbal medicine.

	== ~~See Also~~ ==		==Related pages==
	* [[Veronica (plant)~~\|Veronica]]~~		* [[Veronica (plant)]]
	* [[Brooklime]]		* [[Plantaginaceae]]
	* [[~~Herbal medicine~~]]

			==References==
			* Stace, C. A. (2010). ''New Flora of the British Isles''. Cambridge University Press.
			* Parnell, J., & Curtis, T. (2012). ''Webb's An Irish Flora''. Cork University Press.

			[[Category:Veronica\|beccabunga]]
	[[Category:Flora of Europe]]		[[Category:Flora of Europe]]
			[[Category:Flora of North Africa]]
	[[Category:Flora of Asia]]		[[Category:Flora of Asia]]
	~~[[Category:Veronica (plant)]]~~
	~~{{Flora-stub}}~~

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'''Veronica beccabunga''', also known as [[Brooklime]] or European speedwell, is a perennial plant species of the genus [[Veronica (plant)|Veronica]]. It is native to Europe and western Asia, but has also been introduced to North America. The plant is typically found in wet environments such as marshes, ditches, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

== Description ==
Veronica beccabunga has a creeping habit, with stems that can reach up to 60 cm in length. The leaves are opposite, oval-shaped, and have a glossy appearance. The flowers are small, with four blue or violet petals, and are produced in the leaf axils. The fruit is a small capsule containing numerous seeds.

== Habitat and Distribution ==
Veronica beccabunga is a plant of wet habitats, often found growing in shallow water or on wet mud. It is common throughout Europe and western Asia, and has been introduced to other parts of the world, including North America. In the UK, it is a common plant of ditches, streams, and marshes.

== Uses ==
Historically, Veronica beccabunga has been used in [[herbal medicine]] for its supposed diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been used as a salad green in some cultures.

== Cultivation ==
Veronica beccabunga is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of conditions, but prefers wet or damp habitats. It can be grown from seed or by division of established plants. It is a popular plant for water gardens and pond edges.

== Conservation Status ==
Veronica beccabunga is not currently considered to be at risk of extinction and is listed as of "Least Concern" by the [[International Union for Conservation of Nature|IUCN]].

== See Also ==
* [[Veronica (plant)|Veronica]]
* [[Brooklime]]
* [[Herbal medicine]]

[[Category:Flora of Europe]]
[[Category:Flora of Asia]]
[[Category:Veronica (plant)]]
{{Flora-stub}}