Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys), Weetwood Hill
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Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys), Weetwood Hill
Image: © Andrew Curtis Taken: 25 May 2012
Growing in the dry stone bank alongside the lane near Weetwood Hill Image The plant was considered to be a good luck charm for travellers, the bright blue flowers supposed to 'speed' you on your way. This reputation may well have come about because of its habit of forming large clumps in hedgerows, roadside verges and grassy lanes. The name 'Germander', and the species name 'chamaedrys', refer to the tiny leaves, similar to a dwarf, ground growing, oak tree.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.563048
Longitude
-1.977617