corn speedwell
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corn speedwell
Veronica arvensis
Corn speedwell is a small, lovely plant with tiny blue flowers. It often grows in fields and gardens, making the world a little brighter with its pretty blooms.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The corn speedwell has tiny, bright blue to violet-blue four-petaled flowers, often with a white eye, on hairy stems. Its small, slightly heart-shaped leaves are arranged alternately along the stem, often with reddish tints.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusVeronica
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Corn speedwell seeds can stay hidden in the soil for years, waiting!
It's sometimes called 'Bird's-eye' because its flowers resemble little eyes!
Its tiny flowers often only last for a single day!
This super tiny plant can be found on almost every continent!
Special abilities
Ability
Speedy Sprouter
Corn speedwell can sprout super fast, helping it grab space and sunlight before other plants can grow big.
Ability
Seed Launcher
Corn speedwell has seed pods that burst open, flinging seeds far away to find new places to grow.
Ability
Early Bloomer
Corn speedwell can flower very early in spring, giving it a head start on attracting early pollinators.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Spread
- 5-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Early spring to summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from its tiny flowers
pollinates
buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
visits early spring blooms for vital food source
eaten by
European rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
grazes on its leaves and tender stems
eaten by
European goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
eats tiny seeds from spent flower heads
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.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick plants unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is corn speedwell?
5-30 cm
How wide does corn speedwell spread?
5-20 cm
How big are the flowers on corn speedwell?
0.2-0.4 cm
When does corn speedwell bloom?
Early spring to summer
Is corn speedwell edible?
Yes
Is corn speedwell toxic?
None
What is corn speedwell's lifecycle?
Annual
How is corn speedwell pollinated?
Insect
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