THIS IS A DRAFT
The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.
Veronica hederifolia
Ivy-leaved Speedwell [agg.]
Species Details
Ivy-leaved Speedwell is an anciently established, scrambling annual of cultivated ground, wasteland, hedges and banks. It occurs occasionally throughout our area only avoiding the high moors of the Peak District. Two subspecies occur; Xxhederifolia that is a plant of more open habitats such as arable fields, and Xxlucorum that is plant of more shaded habitats such as hedges.