Veronica officinalis, the heath speedwell, common gypsyweed, common speedwell, or Paul’s betony, is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae.
Speedwell grows in soil that are low in Calcium and Phosphorus. It is a sign that the soil may lack organic content, moisture, and beneficial microbial activity.
This speedwell grows in open areas, such as fields, meadows, and gardens, where it is sometimes grown as an edible, or medicinal herb.
