Brooklime

Brooklime - Veronica beccabunga Veronica beccabunga

 

Colour: Blue
Flowering: May - September
Height: Up to 24" (60 cms)
Family: Scrophulariaceae
 
Brooklime    

This is a speedwell which grows in marshy ground or shallow water. It was found growing in a silted area of our pond.

The leaves are opposite, oval and succulent and can be eaten in salads. The flowers are blue with four petals. Each flower is less than 1 cm diameter.


Brooklime - Veronica beccabunga Brooklime - Veronica beccabunga
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