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Veronica teucrium L.

large speedwell (Veronicaceae)

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Synonym | Veronica austriaca L.

Veronica teucrium is widespread in continental Europe, but only occurs as a rare garden escape in Great Britain; it has tall axillary spikes of blue flowers.

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; 2019-04-30

 large speedwell / Veronica teucrium: _Veronica teucrium_ is widespread in continental Europe, but only occurs as a rare garden escape in Great Britain; it has tall axillary spikes of blue flowers.

In contrast to all other species of Veronica in the British Isles, the flowers of Veronica teucrium have a small fifth calyx-lobe.

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; 2019-04-30

 large speedwell / Veronica teucrium: In contrast to all other species of _Veronica_ in the British Isles, the flowers of _Veronica teucrium_ have a small fifth calyx-lobe.

The stems of Veronica teucrium are densely hairy, and the leaves are sessile, ovate and crenate.

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; 2019-04-30

 large speedwell / Veronica teucrium: The stems of _Veronica teucrium_ are densely hairy, and the leaves are sessile, ovate and crenate.

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