Bird's-eye Speedwell
Veronica chamaedrys

Bird's-eye Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) Other common names: Germander Speedwell

French names: Véronique germandrée

Family: Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae), (Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae))

Group: Speedwells

Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 96   

Native/Non-native: Non-native

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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Bird's-eye Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)

Bird's-eye Speedwell has rather pertty flowers.

Bird's-eye Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)

Bird's-eye Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)

Bird's-eye Speedwell flower and leaves.

Bird's-eye Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)

Bird's-eye Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)

The flowers grow along a pair of separate stalks arising from a pair of leaf axils.

Bird's-eye Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)

But Bird's-eye Speedwell can be somewhat invasive, carpeting an entire area.

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