Parahebe lyallii/ Veronica lyallii- Lyall's speedwell
Parahebe lyallii is a creeping sub-shrub endemic to New Zealand. It forms small carpets on damp rock and streamsides up to 1400m. The flowers are quite small, about 1cm (0.4 inch) in diameter. There are differing classifications for the genus and some botanists now include Hebe, Parahebe and others in the larger genus Veronica. I used a Lumecube LED light on the flowers to darken the background.
Parahebe lyallii/ Veronica lyallii- Lyall's speedwell
Parahebe lyallii is a creeping sub-shrub endemic to New Zealand. It forms small carpets on damp rock and streamsides up to 1400m. The flowers are quite small, about 1cm (0.4 inch) in diameter. There are differing classifications for the genus and some botanists now include Hebe, Parahebe and others in the larger genus Veronica. I used a Lumecube LED light on the flowers to darken the background.