Besseya -

They generally prefer open, well-drained habitats like prairies, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes.

basal leaves that are often thick, hairy, and rounded or heart-shaped. besseya

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. They generally prefer open

Small, petalless or near-petalless flowers tightly packed into a spike. well-drained habitats like prairies

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