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How to Manage Pests
Identification: Weed Photo Gallery
Persian speedwell
Scientific name: Veronica persica (Family Scrophulariaceae)
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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.
It has roundish 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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Text modified from Elmore, C.L., W.B. McHenry, and D.W. Cudney. 1989. Weed control in large turf areas. Chapter 3 in Turfgrass
Pests. UC ANR Publication 4053.
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