Saturday 2 May 2015

I saw Germander Speedwell up the Welcombe Hills

Germander Speedwell - 'bird's eye' or 'cat's eye' - is a common native plant from the veronica family and can be found is most habitats including hedgerows. According to Wildlife Trusts :

Considered a good luck charm for travellers, the bright blue flowers of Germander Speedwell are meant to 'speed' you on your way. This reputation may well have come about because of its habit of forming large clumps in hedgerows, roadside verges and grassy lanes



It's a pretty little flower you'll agree. The pic should enlarge for you to see the fine hairs that characterise it and the detail of the darker blue lines on the petals.

You'll have to look closely to find these but they will be flowering for the next few months.

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