Corn Speedwell
Veronica arvensis
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort) Family

Corn Speedwell is a prostrate to erect, hairy annual. Its preferred habitat is roadsides, yards and disturbed areas. Distribution is throughout the Escambia region.

The leaves are opposite on the stem, consisting of one part, no leaf stalk (sessile), oval in outline, with toothed margins.

The flowers are a raceme arrangements, nearly symmetrical; four sepals. The corolla is four-lobed; light blue in color with dark blue veins and a white center; two stamens. Flowers occur in the spring.

Fruit is a capsule.

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