bird's-eye speedwell
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bird's-eye speedwell
Veronica persica
Bird's-eye speedwell is a small, lovely plant with tiny blue flowers. It often grows in gardens and fields, bringing a splash of color to the ground.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The bird's-eye speedwell has bright sky-blue flowers, each with a distinctive white center and dark blue veins, making them look like tiny eyes. Its stems and oval leaves are often hairy, growing low to the ground and forming sprawling mats.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusVeronica
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
10
Interesting facts
Each little blue flower usually only stays open for a single day!
Its tiny seeds can hitch a ride on mud or even car tires!
It’s a 'cosmopolitan' plant, meaning you can find it almost anywhere in the world!
The name 'speedwell' might come from how quickly its flowers drop their petals!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Flinger
Bird's-eye speedwell can launch its seeds away from the parent plant, helping them spread to new places quickly.
Ability
Tough Survivor
This plant can grow in many different soils and conditions, helping it thrive in disturbed areas like gardens.
Ability
Quick Spreader
Bird's-eye speedwell has sprawling stems that root easily where they touch the ground, helping it cover areas fast.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-40 cm
- Spread
- 15-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.8-1.2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Early spring to late fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Feeds on nectar and collects pollen.
eaten by
Spanish slug
Arion vulgaris
Slugs graze on its tender leaves and stems.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before touching or picking plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify bird's-eye speedwell?
The easiest way to identify bird's-eye speedwell is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is bird's-eye speedwell?
5-40 cm
How wide does bird's-eye speedwell spread?
15-45 cm
How big are the flowers on bird's-eye speedwell?
0.8-1.2 cm
When does bird's-eye speedwell bloom?
Early spring to late fall
Is bird's-eye speedwell edible?
Yes
Is bird's-eye speedwell toxic?
None
What is bird's-eye speedwell's lifecycle?
Annual
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