creeping speedwell

B2Horticulture

(informal)A fast-growing plant that can quickly spread in lawns and gardens, often requiring management to prevent it from becoming invasive.

Example

• Gardeners appreciate creeping speedwell for its beauty but must monitor its spread.

C1Traditional Medicine

(historical)Historically used in European medicine for its astringent and diuretic properties.

B2Botany

(technical)A perennial plant with slender stolons and small, scalloped leaves, known for its pale blue to violet flowers.

Example

• Creeping speedwell is often used in gardens for its attractive flowers and ability to cover ground.