Small white flower for ID please

[Pete Collins]

I've a feeling I should know what this is - but I don't! Apologies for the poor picture quality.

The flower was very tiny, and was in a wood in the Chiltern Hills.

[Tiggrx]

Common Speedwell (Veronica officinalis)

[Bub-les]

Agree with Tiggrx its Common Speedwell (Veronica officinalis)
Barbara

[Pete Collins]

Thanks Tiggrx and Bub-les.

Interestingly, it's called Heath Speedwell in all three of my wildflower books. I did think it might be that, but the 'Heath' bit put me off. The books do say it grows in open woods, and as it was by a wide path I guess that's a suitable habitat.

It's the first time I've seen it, I think. Recently I've been seeing an awful lot of Germander Speedwell, some Wood Speedwell, but not much Common Field Speedwell, which is surprising as I usually see it often.

[JennyS]

I've always known it as Heath Speedwell too, and round me it usually has very blue flowers, I hardly ever see it in white!

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Pete Collins

Thanks Tiggrx and Bub-les.

Interestingly, it's called Heath Speedwell in all three of my wildflower books. I did think it might be that, but the 'Heath' bit put me off. The books do say it grows in open woods, and as it was by a wide path I guess that's a suitable habitat.

It's the first time I've seen it, I think. Recently I've been seeing an awful lot of Germander Speedwell, some Wood Speedwell, but not much Common Field Speedwell, which is surprising as I usually see it often.

Field Speedwell is an annual so is usually found where the soil is disturbed such as gardens, roadsides, etc, wheras the other species are found in more stable communities.

[wildlifesnapper]

Hi

yes I know it as Heath Speedwell , I usually know Common (Field) Speedwell as V. persica.

neil

[Meta menardi]

Originally Posted by wildlifesnapper

Hi

yes I know it as Heath Speedwell , I usually know Common (Field) Speedwell as V. persica.

neil

Please, I am trying to find examples of as many Speedwells as I can, don't confuse me. I have 4 in the garden, and they keep changing places. I am either getting obsessed or they are taking the Mick. Some I can't get the camera to focus on, one has taken to wearing a straw hat. There are something like 20 of the little blue chucklers.

Seriously, I do love them but they are difficult to line up. I think I am up to about 6 different ones that I can easily locate.