Purslane Speedwell
Veronica peregrina L.
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
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· Purslane Speedwell:
o Upright, branching plant with linear, fleshy leaves (1/2-3/4” long and 1/16-1/8” wide)
o Reddish-green stems
o Flowers tiny, white in axils of leaves
o More common in flower beds, gardens, non-crop areas than in turf