Corn Speedwell

Corn Speedwell

Veronica arvensis L.

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

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Corn Speedwell:

  • Leaves similar to field speedwell
  • Flowers dark blue, very tiny, in terminal inflorescences that have linear bracts between flowers as flowering progresses, rather than the stalked axillary inflorescences of field speedwell
  • Later blooming that other species--early to mid spring

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