Heath Speedwell (Veronica officinalis)
12/03/2025 Big Covert, Maeshafn, Denbighshire.
This plant had me completely foxed, despite having seen and photographed it previosly in Big Covert (www.flickr.com/photos/149980226@N06/53802942160/) Of course plants are generally easier to identify when in flower, but here I was also confused by the dark leaf colour. Online help led me in the right direction, and I learnt that leaves may often be darkened at this time of year, presumably in response to cold stress.
Heath Speedwell (Veronica officinalis)
12/03/2025 Big Covert, Maeshafn, Denbighshire.
This plant had me completely foxed, despite having seen and photographed it previosly in Big Covert (www.flickr.com/photos/149980226@N06/53802942160/) Of course plants are generally easier to identify when in flower, but here I was also confused by the dark leaf colour. Online help led me in the right direction, and I learnt that leaves may often be darkened at this time of year, presumably in response to cold stress.