Category Archives: Scrophulariaceae

Slender speedwell

Like the Common field speedwell (Veronica persica), the Slender speedwell (Veronica filiformis) has relatively large bright, blue and white flowers, each held at the end of a long stalk, well clear of the leaves. The Slender speedwell can occur on bare patches … Continue reading

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Common field speedwell

True to its name, this is one of the most common speedwells on campus. It is certainly much more common than the other field speedwells. The common field speedwell (Veronica persica) turns up on wasteground and disturbed ground amongst other … Continue reading

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Speedwells – well represented on University land!

Speedwells have small blue (occasionally white, lilac or pink) flowers, either occurring as single flowers or in a spike. There are 20 native species of Speedwell (Veronica) in Britain. A surprisingly large number can be found on campus, with even more … Continue reading

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American speedwell (Veronica peregrina)

The American speedwell (Veronica peregrina) arrived in Britain before 1680 but was originally confined to gardens. It isn’t the world’s prettiest plant so probably arrived by accident with something much more garden worthy. It’s favourite habitat is flowerbeds in gardens and … Continue reading

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Scrophulariaceae at Whiteknights campus

Several species of the Scrophulariaceae  can be found on Whiteknights campus, notably the Figworts and Mulleins as well as Buddleja davidii, commonly known as Butterfly bush (Le Grice & Jury 2011). The strongly scented flowers of Buddleja are an example of … Continue reading

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