A rare species native to the Midwest, often found in sandy prairies or oak savannas.
basal leaves that are often thick, hairy, and rounded or heart-shaped. besseya
Small, petalless or near-petalless flowers tightly packed into a spike. A rare species native to the Midwest, often
Typically found in the southwestern United States. and rounded or heart-shaped. Small
Notable for its reddish to purple-tinged blooms in the Pacific Northwest. Characteristics
Some species, like Besseya bullii , are of conservation concern due to habitat loss. OregonFlora Veronica rubra Flora of Oregon, draft * red kittentails. * besseya. OregonFlora Besseya wyomingensis (A. Nelson) Rydb.