There are over 20 species of speedwell in Britain but Germander Speedwell is one of the prettiest, with larger blue flowers than some of the weedier species.
On way to check it is Germander or Birds-eye Speedwell is to examine the stem against the light. There is a military style line of white hairs running straight down opposite sides of the stem, like a double mohican hair style. As you rotate the stem through 90 degrees, now you see them now you don't.
If you don't get what I mean I'll have to show you in person some time but read my explanation again with a speedwell stem between your fingers.
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