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DESCRIPTION:
Persian speedwell, also called birdseye speedwell, is primarily
a winter annual, but sometimes is a summer annual in cooler locations. This broadleaf weed hasroundish or oval
leaves on stems, 4 to 16 inches (10 - 40 cm) long. Upper leaves are arranged alternately along the stem;
lower leaves are arranged in pairs. Small, deep blue flowers with
white centers are borne
on stalks, 3/8 to 1 inch (11 - 25 mm) long. The entire plant is
covered with hairs. Mature plants are compressed (low growing)
when mowed
frequently.
Broadleaf ID illustration.
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