Besseya Official

Notable for its reddish to purple-tinged blooms in the Pacific Northwest. Characteristics

Small, petalless or near-petalless flowers tightly packed into a spike. 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 Notable for its reddish to purple-tinged blooms in

basal leaves that are often thick, hairy, and rounded or heart-shaped. particularly the western and central regions

Typically found in the southwestern United States.

Found in meadows and slopes across the Rocky Mountains.