Veronica persica Common Field-speedwell

A weedy, annual speedwell with a low, sprawling growth form. It is common in gardens and allotments, in arable fields, on pavements and waste ground in general. The relatively large flowers are sky blue (not bright blue like those of Veronica chamaedrys) with a white lower petal. It was first recorded in Britain in 1825 and is now widespread throughout except for the highlands of Scotland and some upland areas of Wales. It has spread rapidly in Britain aided by its prolific seed production which is largely a consequence of its self fertility. It is widespread and common in the lowlands of West Glamorgan but scarce in some parts of Gower and very scarce in the upland, moorland and coniferised areas of the South Wales Coalfield.

Neophyte