Small, petalless or near-petalless flowers tightly packed into a spike.
Notable for its reddish to purple-tinged blooms in the Pacific Northwest. Characteristics besseya
Found in meadows and slopes across the Rocky Mountains. well-drained habitats like prairies
basal leaves that are often thick, hairy, and rounded or heart-shaped. and rocky slopes. Some species
They generally prefer open, well-drained habitats like prairies, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes.
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.