This tiny veronica grows in amongst V arvensis (Wall Speedwell) and has flowers about the same size - only 1 or 2 mm across. It cannot be seen when standing up and just touching it usually knocks the flowerhead of the plant. It flowers later than the other two Breckland species: V. praecox (Breckland Speedwell) and V. triphyllous (Fingered Speedwell). You can get an idea of the size from the huge looking leaves of Aphanes (Parsley Piert) growing nearby.
Breckland 21st April 2005
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