This is a naturalized annual. The stem is usually erect and up to 9 inches tall, but sometimes it may recline as well. The lance-shaped leaves are less than 1 inch long and about 1/2 inch wide (C). The inconspicuous flowers have blue and white petals which are uneven in shape and about 1/8th inch long (A). They are in clusters at the ends of branches. Lance-shaped, hairy bracts surround each flower (A). Of our three speed-wells (Veronica), this one is found only at Neale Woods. It is differentiated from the other two by the shape and arrangement of its leaves and bracts. Field Speedwell (Veronica polita) and Brooklime Speedwell (Veronica americana) have very similar flowers but different leaves and bracts.