Corn Speedwell

Corn Speedwell
Common Name(s):
Corn Speedwell
Scientific Name:
Veronica arvensis
Family:
Scrophulariaceae
Snapdragon Family
Flower:
Tiny, blue, with four uneven petals and 2 stamen. Growing from leaf axil.
Leaves:
up to 1/2" lower leaves oval or rounded, opposite, toothed. Leaves on flower stalk smaller, lanceolate, alternate
Plant:
2-16" branched plant with flowers growing from the clusters leaves at the end.
General Comments:
Small and easily overlooked. The flowers have a tendency to drop when the plant is disturbed.

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