Purslane speedwell or neckweed
Purslane speedwell or neckweed
Veronica peregrina
Snapdragon Family - Scrophulariaceae
A small erect herb (3 to 12 inches tall) with tiny (about 1/8 inches wide), white 4-petalled flowers, which are almost stalkless and inserted singly into the axils of the alternating upper leaves. Lower leaves ( 0.5 to 1 inch long) opposite, narrow and perhaps with a few obscure teeth.
(Photographed - late May)
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