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Veronica calycina

Common Name	Hairy speedwell
Family	Scrophulariaceae
Description	Perennial, trailing herb with fine hairs. Roots at nodes. Stems horizonatal to 50 mm.
size	Height to 8 cm, spreads to 30 cm
Leaf	Leaves are egg-shaped growing opposite. up to 30mm long. Edges are rounded teeth with apex pointer. Deeply veined. Hairy. Dark green colour
Flower	4 petal flower in loose cluster of up to 10 flowers on upper part of stem. Colour blue-mauve, Darker vein-like markings.
Flower Season	October to December
Fruit	Broad egg shaped to 5 mm long with dense fine hairs.
Propagation	From seed
Details	Naturally occurring plants in moist woodland and forest. Shaded.
Attracts	None recorded
Conservation Status	Common, not threatened
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