Typically found in the southwestern United States.
They generally prefer open, well-drained habitats like prairies, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes.
Notable for its reddish to purple-tinged blooms in the Pacific Northwest. Characteristics besseya
Besseya is a genus of flowering plants commonly known as , now often classified under the genus Veronica within the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae) . These perennial herbs are native to North America, particularly the western and central regions, and are recognized by their dense, fuzzy flower spikes that resemble a kitten's tail. Key Species
basal leaves that are often thick, hairy, and rounded or heart-shaped. Typically found in the southwestern United States
Found in meadows and slopes across the Rocky Mountains.
Small, petalless or near-petalless flowers tightly packed into a spike. Characteristics Besseya is a genus of flowering plants
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.