Veronica stricta, synonym Hebe stricta,[1] 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.
As of October 2022, both Plants of the World Online and the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) accepted Hebe stricta as a synonym.[1][2] In addition, GRIN listed:[2]
As of October 2022, Plants of the World Online accepted four varieties:[1]
It is a pioneer plant useful to plant as a nurse crop for revegetation planting.
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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.
