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Broadleaf Speedwell

Veronica teucrium

Broadleaf Speedwell is a small plant with broad, green leaves and pretty blue flowers. It often grows in gardens and fields, making it a lovely sight in spring and summer.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Broadleaf Speedwell has upright stems with hairy, saw-toothed leaves. Its vibrant blue to violet-blue flowers bloom in long, slender clusters from the leaf axils, making it stand out in meadows compared to other small wildflowers.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusVeronica
Broadleaf Speedwell
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Broadleaf Speedwell

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its scientific name, Veronica, might come from the legend of Saint Veronica!

Look closely! Its tiny flower petals often have darker blue lines.

People sometimes brew its leaves to make a healthy, earthy tea.

This plant can grow happily even in tough, poor soil conditions!

Special abilities

Ability

Resilient Spreader

Broadleaf Speedwell can quickly form dense mats, helping it outcompete other plants and cover ground effectively.

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

Broadleaf Speedwell has bright blue flowers that act like a beacon for busy bees, ensuring its seeds are made.

Ability

Hidden Healer

Broadleaf Speedwell has leaves packed with vitamins, which historically helped people with coughs and other ailments.

Measurements & details

Height
10-50 cm
Spread
15-45 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

visits flowers for nectar and pollen

pollinates

Common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

collects nectar and pollen from blooms

eaten by

European rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

browses on its leaves and stems

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before touching or picking plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Broadleaf Speedwell?

10-50 cm

How wide does Broadleaf Speedwell spread?

15-45 cm

How big are the flowers on Broadleaf Speedwell?

0.5-1 cm

When does Broadleaf Speedwell bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is Broadleaf Speedwell edible?

Yes

Is Broadleaf Speedwell toxic?

None

What is Broadleaf Speedwell's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Broadleaf Speedwell pollinated?

Insect

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