About Veronica epacridea Hook.fil.
Veronica epacridea Hook.fil., which has the synonym Hebe epacridea, is a plant species that belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. This species is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand, where it grows at altitudes above 3,000 feet, ranging from the Marlborough Region through to the Otago region. It is a low-growing evergreen shrub that reaches a maximum height of 10 cm. Its leaves are thick, closely arranged, recurved, green, and measure 5 to 7 mm in length. The flowers of Veronica epacridea are white.
