Veronica hectorii is a species of Veronica, endemic to New Zealand.
Description A small shrub that grows up to in height. Compared to Veronica tetragona, the leaf apex is not thickened.
Distribution and habitat Veronica hectorii subsp. hectorii and subsp. demissa are known from southern South Island, from Aoraki / Mount Cook south, as well as Stewart Island. V. hectorii subsp. coarctata is found in the north and west of the South Island.
This species is known from subalpine and low alpine areas.
Etymology hectorii is named for James Hector.
Taxonomy Veronica hectorii contains the following subspecies: Veronica hectorii subsp. coarctata Veronica hectorii subsp. demissa Veronica hectorii subsp. hectorii
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