Veronica catenata   Pink Water-Speedwell C DD N

Veronica catenata

The pink flowers of this plant are similar to Veronica scutellata (Marsh Speedwell) and I confused these two at first. This plant though has narrow sessile leaves but they aren't as narrow or small as V. scutellata. Also the flower head is usually more compact and conical in V. catenata

Still water (Rive Nile) in Southport Dunes 23rd July 2005

Added on 1st October 2005, updated 23rd April 2006