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Slender Speedwell
Veronica filiformis

Slender Speedwell (Veronica filiformis) Other common names: Creeping Speedwell, Hairlike Speedwell

French names: Véronique filiforme

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

Group: Speedwells

Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: filiformis: thread-like


Photographs: 49 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Slender Speedwell (Veronica filiformis)

Slender Speedwell flower.

Slender Speedwell (Veronica filiformis)

In spite of the size of these photos, this is another tiny Speedwell.

Slender Speedwell (Veronica filiformis)

Nice patch of Slender Speedwell flowers.

Slender Speedwell (Veronica filiformis)

And a larger patch of Slender Speedwell.

Slender Speedwell (Veronica filiformis)

Leaves.

Slender Speedwell (Veronica filiformis)

Side view of a Slender Speedwell.


Range map for Slender Speedwell (Veronica filiformis)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)