West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). Common because this has a paler lower petal (Grey is uniformly blue and Green has paler flowers with a white lower-lip).

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (20/08/2023) West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). Common because this has a paler lower petal (Grey is uniformly blue and Green has paler flowers with a white lower-lip).

West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). And Germander Speedwell, although similar at first glance, insteaad has a very clear darker rimmed "eye" which Common Field lacks.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (20/08/2023) West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). And Germander Speedwell, although similar at first glance, insteaad has a very clear darker rimmed "eye" which Common Field lacks.

West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). The two pollen-covered anthers surrounding the discoid stigma atop its long style.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (20/08/2023) West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). The two pollen-covered anthers surrounding the discoid stigma atop its long style.

West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). Has sticky hairs surrounding the entrance to the flower.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (20/08/2023) West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). Has sticky hairs surrounding the entrance to the flower.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (bunny field). Has really sparkly petals under certain flash exposures.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (16/09/2023) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (bunny field). Has really sparkly petals under certain flash exposures.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (16/09/2023) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (bunny field).

West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). The giss of the plant with its very particular leaves.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (20/08/2023) West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). The giss of the plant with its very particular leaves.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place). You can see just how small these flowers are by the presence of my little finger!

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (26/04/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place). You can see just how small these flowers are by the presence of my little finger!

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place). Note the stem which is longer than the length of the leaves (both Green and Grey Field Speedwell have shorter stems).

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (26/04/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place). Note the stem which is longer than the length of the leaves (both Green and Grey Field Speedwell have shorter stems).

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (02/05/2020) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place). Can be quite mat-forming as here.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (26/04/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place). ...or have really sprawling stems like this.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (22/03/2022) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank alongside driveway).

West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). Green Field Speedwell has mid-green leaves, Grey Field Speedwell has dull, dark grey-green leaves.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (20/08/2023) West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). Green Field Speedwell has mid-green leaves, Grey Field Speedwell has dull, dark grey-green leaves.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (22/03/2022) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank alongside driveway).

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (25/05/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank alongside driveway).

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (20/08/2023) West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize).

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (02/03/2023) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank alongside driveway).

West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). Has a combo of hooked hairs and longer ones on the stems.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (20/08/2023) West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). Has a combo of hooked hairs and longer ones on the stems.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank alongside driveway). And stems can often be reddish to some degree - this one is quite dark.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (22/03/2022) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank alongside driveway). And stems can often be reddish to some degree - this one is quite dark.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place). Common Field because the fruits diverge (approx. 90 degrees) - Grey and Green Field Speedwells do not diverge to this extent.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (26/04/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place). Common Field because the fruits diverge (approx. 90 degrees) - Grey and Green Field Speedwells do not diverge to this extent.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (20/08/2023) West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize).

West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). They are hairy and some glandular hairs.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (20/08/2023) West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (footpath leading to poo-bridge in field of Maize). They are hairy and some glandular hairs.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (16/09/2023) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place).

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (25/05/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place).

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place). This one the fruits have really diverged - Grey and Green Field Speedwells do not diverge to this extent.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (25/05/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place). This one the fruits have really diverged - Grey and Green Field Speedwells do not diverge to this extent.

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) (03/04/2022) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (all over the place). An older seed pod.