Germander Speedwell
Germander Speedwell flowers
Flowerhead
Close-up of flower - 2 stamens and 1 style
Leaves - opposite and sessile
White downy hairs on stem
2 lines of hairs on stem
Veronica chamaedrys
Plantaginaceae
April to July
It is found throughout the country.
See the BSBI distribution map for Germander Speedwell
It is found in grassland and woods, on waste ground and
hedge banks, and beside paths, roads and railways.
Germander Speedwell is a native, perennial, sprawling,
hairy herb growing up to 50cm.
The flowers are 8-12mm across and bright blue with
a white central spot.
The leaves are opposite, oval, toothed and sessile.
Stems have 2 opposite lines of downy hairs.
Most spread is vegetative, with stems rooting at their
nodes.
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Germander Speedwell flowers
Flowerhead
Close-up of flower - 2 stamens and 1 style
Leaves - opposite and sessile
White downy hairs on stem
2 lines of hairs on stem
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