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Koromiko (other)
Koromiko may refer to: * '' Veronica salicifolia'', a plant endemic to New Zealand * '' Veronica stricta'', a plant endemic to New Zealand * Koromiko, New Zealand, a locality in Marlborough, New Zealand {{disambig, plant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veronica Salicifolia
''Veronica salicifolia'', synonym ''Hebe salicifolia'', the koromiko, or willow-leaf hebe, is a flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, which is found throughout the South Island of New Zealand and in Chile. It is a large, evergreen shrub, reaching 2 m in height, with light-green, spear-shaped leaves that are up to 12 cm long, and white or pale lilac flowers. Description The overall form of ''V. salicifolia'' can be described as "willow-like" due to its drooping appearance, hence the name New Zealand willow.Metcalf, L. (2006).Hebes. A guide to Species, Hybrids, and Allied Genera. Oregon: Timber Press. Unlike most Hebes that contain erect seeding structures, it has downward hanging capsules that disperse via gravity.Bayley, J.M., & Kellow, V.A. (2006). An Illustrated Guide to New Zealand Hebes. New Zealand: Te Papa Press. ''V. salicifolia'' is one of the larger hebe species, its woody structure allowing it to grow to around one to five meters tall and it can have q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veronica Stricta
''Veronica stricta'', synonym ''Hebe stricta'', commonly called koromiko, is a flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, which is endemic to New Zealand. Koromiko is a hebe found throughout the Mainland New Zealand, with long pale green leaves and tiny white flowers in summer formed into a dense inflorescence longer than the leaves. It is a hardy plant and does not tolerate shade. It prefers full sun and open habitats on edge of bush and wetlands as it tolerates wet areas. Taxonomy Synonyms , both Plants of the World Online and the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) accepted ''Hebe stricta'' as a synonym. In addition, GRIN listed: * ''Hebe parkinsoniana'' (Colenso) Cockayne * ''Hebe salicifolia'' var. ''angustissima'' (Cockayne) Cockayne & Allan * ''Hebe salicifolia'' var. ''atkinsonii'' (Cockayne) Cockayne & Allan * ''Hebe salicifolia'' var. ''stricta'' (Banks & Sol. ex Benth.) Cockayne & Allan * ''Hebe stricta'' var. ''atkinsonii'' (Cockayne) L.B.Moore * ''V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
