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Veronica chamaedrys L.

germander speedwell (Veronicaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Veronica chamaedrys grows throughout the British Isles, although it is rare in the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-06-18

 germander speedwell / Veronica chamaedrys: _Veronica chamaedrys_ grows throughout the British Isles, although it is rare in the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.

The stems of Veronica chamaedrys – at least below the inflorescence – are hairy in 2 straight and narrow lines.

Windrush (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2018-05-03

 germander speedwell / Veronica chamaedrys: The stems of _Veronica chamaedrys_ – at least below the inflorescence – are hairy in 2 straight and narrow lines.

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