Prominent along the roadside I recently encountered a clump of the striking plant generally known as germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) but in some areas called bright eye or bird's eye.Its petals,normally a deep blue,are occasionally lilac or pink,and have a white centre which certainly suggests an observing eye.In Ireland the blooms were once sewn on to travellers' clothing to ensure a welcome wherever they went.
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