Closer to home (and probably in your yard), one may discover the ubiquitous Creeping speedwell.
There are many species of speedwell within the genus Veronica, many of which are not considered
native to North America. The diminutive size (the flowers are only about a quarter inch wide) allows
one to easily overlook or dismiss this harbinger of spring. It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial
that is suitable as a groundcover. However, some consider it invasive and may spread from the
clippings of a lawn mower. On a warm winter day the flowers are likely to be visited by flies or
other winged insects allowing another season of pollination to occur.
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