Gray Field Speedwell (Veronica polita)

Family: Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae)

Other Names: Wayside Speedwell

Origin: Introduced from Europe and Asia

Historic First Bloom Seen: March 15*

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Interesting Facts: This introduced species is common in the waste areas and meadow area of the preserve. Like alot of Speedwell species, this plant grows close to the ground and has small, obscure flowers.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.