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Veronica polita Fr.

grey field-speedwell (Veronicaceae)

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Veronica polita is a common weed in gardens and elsewhere. Veronica agrestis is similar, but with paler flowers.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-10-15

 grey field-speedwell / Veronica polita: _Veronica polita_ is a common weed in gardens and elsewhere. _Veronica agrestis_ is similar, but with paler flowers.

The capsules of Veronica polita have a protruding stigma and both glandular and non-glandular hairs; those of the similar Veronica agrestis have only glandular hairs.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-10-15

 grey field-speedwell / Veronica polita: The capsules of _Veronica polita_ have a protruding stigma and both glandular and non-glandular hairs; those of the similar _Veronica agrestis_ have only glandular hairs.

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