Thyme leaf Speedwell

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Thyme-leaf Speedwell can form dense patches in turf
Thyme-leaf Speedwell
Thyme-leaf Speedwell


  • Scientific Name: Veronica serpyllifolia L.


  • Common Names: Thymeleaf speedwell (United States), Ehrenpreis (German), Grundheil (German), Heil-aller-Schaden (German), Orvontädyke, Paul's betony, Smooth speedwell, Stah-up-unga-weg (German), Thyme-leaved speedwell, Upland speedwell, Veroniken (German), Véronique mâle, Wundkraut



  • Geographic Distribution: North America, Europe, South Africa, East Asia



  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C3


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: Stems creeping. Roots at nodes. Grows into dense mats. Lower leaves opposite, smooth margin, oval to roundish in shape on a short petiole. Upper leaves are alternate, sessile, and smaller than the lower leaves, and oval to elliptic in shape. Four-petaled flowers are pale blue-white with darker blue stripes. Seed pods are heart shaped, smooth, and have a notched top.
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