Wood Speedwell (Veronica montana) (08/05/2022) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (by pond). Can look a bit like the types of flowers of Germander Speedwell that are pale-coloured, but doesn't have the latter's strongly definited "eye" at the centre.
Wood Speedwell (Veronica montana) (08/05/2022) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (by pond). Two anthers as per all Speedwells, and the long style with its small stigma attached - and you can see the ovary at the base.
Wood Speedwell (Veronica montana) (10/05/2021) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex. Wood has larger leaves than other speedwells.
Wood Speedwell (Veronica montana) (08/05/2022) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (by pond). You can see how small the flowers are by the presence of one bramble leaf! However, flowers are a bit larger than the other speedwells.
Wood Speedwell (Veronica montana) (08/05/2022) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (by pond). Similar to other speedwells apart from the size - these leaves are larger than other speedwells.
Wood Speedwell (Veronica montana) (08/05/2022) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (by pond).
Wood Speedwell (Veronica montana) (08/05/2022) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (by pond) Stems are hairy.
