Appearance
The seed leaves are broadly triangular cotyledons, with truncated base. The short-stalked leaves are broadly ovate, having coarsely serrated margins. "V. persica" has weak stems that form a dense, prostrate ground cover. Tips of stems are often ascending. Leaves on the lower stems are paired, but are alternate on the upper portion of the stem. The short-petioled leaves are longer than they are broad and coarsely toothed.The flowers are sky-blue with dark stripes and a white center, and they are zygomorphic. They are solitary on long, slender, hairy stalks in the leaf axils.
The seeds are transversely rugose, 1.2-1.8 mm, 5-10 per locule
"V. persica" can be distinguished from similar species by the strongly cordate fruit.
Behavior
* Annual or winter annual⤷ Reproduces from seed
Uses
Although many species in the genus are used in gardens, this species is generally seen as a weed and has no known horticultural uses.
Cultural
Although many species in the genus are used in gardens, this species is generally seen as a weed and has no known horticultural uses.References:
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