Grey Field-speedwell
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Grey Field-speedwell
Veronica polita
The Grey Field-speedwell is a small plant with pretty blue flowers. It often grows in fields and gardens, making them look beautiful and colorful.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Grey Field-speedwell is a small, low-growing plant with creeping stems and soft, oval, greyish-green leaves. Its tiny, vivid blue-purple flowers have four petals, often with darker veins, and a white center, making it easily distinguishable.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusVeronica
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each tiny seed has a special oil packet called an elaiosome that ants love to carry away!
Its name "speedwell" might come from how quickly its delicate petals fall off!
Sometimes, Grey Field-speedwell flowers only last for a single day before fading.
The plant's scientific name, Veronica, is thought to honor Saint Veronica from Christian tradition.
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Launcher
Grey Field-speedwell can explosively launch its tiny seeds, helping them spread far from the parent plant for reproduction.
Ability
Rooting Rebel
Grey Field-speedwell has stems that can grow roots wherever they touch soil, helping it quickly spread and colonize new ground.
Ability
Tough Traveler
Grey Field-speedwell can grow in many harsh, disturbed places, like cracks or compacted soil, to survive almost anywhere.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Spread
- 10-50 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- March to July
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits flowers for nectar, aiding pollination.
eaten by
Garden snail
Helix aspersa
Snails munch on its tender leaves and stems.
eaten by
Green peach aphid
Myzus persicae
Aphids suck sap from its stems and leaves.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
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
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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 Grey Field-speedwell?
5-30 cm
How wide does Grey Field-speedwell spread?
10-50 cm
How big are the flowers on Grey Field-speedwell?
0.5-1 cm
When does Grey Field-speedwell bloom?
March to July
Is Grey Field-speedwell edible?
Yes
Is Grey Field-speedwell toxic?
None
What is Grey Field-speedwell's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Grey Field-speedwell pollinated?
Insect
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