Marsh Speedwell

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Marsh speedwell or skullcap speedwell (Veronica scutellata) grows in wetland areas of the northern half of the United States.

Of the close to three dozen Veronica species found growing in the United States, Marsh Speedwell is only one of about a dozen native species.

The small purple flowers, perhaps one-quarter inch in width, bloom during spring and summer. The plant grows about a foot tall and can be recognized by its slender, pointed leaves.

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