Thyme-leaved speedwell
Veronica serpyllifolia
Family: Plantaginaceae
What it is like
A herb. The stems are 10-30 cm long. They are finely hairy and form roots at the nodes. The leaves can have some teeth around the edge. The lower leaves do not have hairs. They are 1-2.5 cm long by 4-8 mm wide. They have stalks and the leaves are saucer shaped. The fruit are notched capsules.
Also put in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in meadows and woodlands. In China it grows in mountain meadows between 400-4,700 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Canada, Europe, Falklands, Korea, Luxembourg, North America, South America, St Helena, Tasmania, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves