A new species of Veronica L. (Scrophulariaceae) in the Cantabrian Range (Spain)

Abstract

A new species of Veronica vadiniense in section Veronica is described from material from the Cantabrian Range, in the north-east of the province of León (north-west Spain). Several morphological characters related to stems, leaves, racemes, flowers and capsules are given, and also those related to the indumentum of different parts of the plant, especially calyx lobes and capsule. Indications about distribution and habitat with reference to bioclimatic, biogeographical and phytosociological aspects are provided. Diagnostic features are also given to enable comparison with the most similar species, Veronica officinalis and V. allionii, particularly in the indumentum and consistency of leaves, and in the indumentum and shape of the capsule. © 2003 The Linnean Society of London.