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veronica chamaedrys

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Familyplantaginaceae
Orderlamiales
Lifespanperennial
Trivial namespeedwell, bird's-eye speedwell
Blossom colorblue
Blossom symmetryradial
Inflorescenceindeterminate
Phyllotaxisopposite

Veronica chamaedrys, commonly known as Germander speedwell or bird’s-eye speedwell, is a charming perennial herb native to Europe and Western Asia. With its clusters of bright blue flowers and toothed leaves, it adds a delightful splash of color to meadows, woodlands, and garden borders. Germander speedwell blooms from spring to early summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Besides its ornamental value, it has been used in traditional herbal medicine for various ailments. Germander speedwell is cherished for its resilience and beauty, enhancing natural landscapes and garden settings alike.

Plants in the plantaginaceae family
Veronica alpina
Veronica chamaedrys
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Linaria vulgaris
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