Family Name: Scrophulariaceae
Botanical Name(s): Veronica beccabunga
Popular Name(s): Mouth-Smart, Neckweed, Speedwell, Water Pimpernel, Water Purslain, Brooklime
Parts Used: Herb
Habitat: Beccabunga is a native of Europe, North Africa and north and western Asia.
Description: Beccabunga is a perennial plant with a stout, succulent, hollow stem which grows to a height of 1 to 1-1/2 feet. The plant bears glabrous, ovate or broadly elliptical leaves. Its small blue flowers grow in axillary spikes from May to August. Its flowers are numerous, blue in colour and 2 to 4 inches in length. The petals are oval and unequal.
Uses: Beccabunga is used as a diuretic, emmenagogue and febrifuge. The infusion of its leaves is used to purify blood.
