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Veronica spicata L.

spiked speedwell (Veronicaceae)

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Veronica spicata has tall, dense spikes of blue flowers, like Veronica longifolia.

Oxwich (VC41: Glamorgan); 2025-06-08

 spiked speedwell / Veronica spicata: _Veronica spicata_ has tall, dense spikes of blue flowers, like _Veronica longifolia_.

Unlike Veronica longifolia, the leaves of Veronica spicata are widest near the centre, are hairy and have rounded teeth.

Oxwich (VC41: Glamorgan); 2025-06-08

 spiked speedwell / Veronica spicata: Unlike _Veronica longifolia_, the leaves of _Veronica spicata_ are widest near the centre, are hairy and have rounded teeth.

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