veronica
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //vɝˈɑnɪkə// UK //vəɹˈɒnɪkɐ// veron·i·ca
n. a small flowering plant with spikes of blue, pink, or white flowers. You often see it growing in gardens or wild fields.
n. a genus of herbaceous plants in the plantain family, characterised by spikes of small flowers and opposite leaves. Common in temperate regions.
Veronica grows well in the shady corner.
She planted a row of veronica along the garden path for its long-lasting blue blooms.
The delicate spikes of veronica added a soft, textured contrast to the bold geometric shapes of the modern landscaping design.