Taxon Report

Veronica cusickii Gray

Cusick's speedwell

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© 2008 Ron Wolf

Taxon Summary

Veronica cusickii, commonly known as Cusick's speedwell, is a perennial herb in the Plantaginaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Alpine boulder and rock field, Meadows and seeps, Subalpine coniferous forest, and Upper montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 2135 to 3000 meters. Veronica cusickii is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Veronica cusickii Gray
Common Name:
Cusick's speedwell
Family: Plantaginaceae
Element Code: PDSCR200C0
USDA Plants Symbol: VECU
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Jul-Aug Jul-Aug
Elevation: 2135-3000 (7005-9845)
General Habitats: Alpine boulder and rock field, Meadows and seeps, Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 0
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Madera (MAD), Mariposa (MPA), Sierra (SIE), Tuolumne (TUO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Merced Peak (3711964), Mt. Fillmore (3912067), Sing Peak (3711954), Tenaya Lake (3711974)
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 6 March 2025].