Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
683205

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 604 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682538



Common Names

  • Officinalis Eyebright
  • Officinalis Euphrasia
  • Euphrasia officinalis


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Description

Euphrasia officinalis (also called Common Eyebright, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphrasia officinalis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphrasia officinalis sub. anglica (Pugsley) Silverside
Euphrasia officinalis sub. campestris (Jord.) Kerguélen & Lambinon
Euphrasia officinalis sub. monticola Silverside
Euphrasia officinalis sub. officinalis
Euphrasia officinalis sub. pratensis Fr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphrasia officinalis has small white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphrasia officinalis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Euphrasia officinalis

Euphrasia officinalis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a common plant in meadows and pastures.

Euphrasia officinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphrasia officinalis?

Euphrasia officinalis

What is the common name of Euphrasia officinalis?

Common Eyebright

What is the natural habitat of Euphrasia officinalis?

Grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

Species in the Euphrasia genus

Euphrasia atroviolacea, Euphrasia azorica, Euphrasia calvescens, Euphrasia corcontica, Euphrasia favrati, Euphrasia freynii, Euphrasia grandiflora, Euphrasia gremlii, Euphrasia jaeggii, Euphrasia krylovii, Euphrasia lerschii, Euphrasia murbeckii, Euphrasia nana, Euphrasia occidentalis, Euphrasia officinalis, Euphrasia onegensis, Euphrasia slovaca, Euphrasia tatarica, Euphrasia tatrae, Euphrasia trifida, Euphrasia vestinensis, Euphrasia omeri, Euphrasia alii, Euphrasia alba, Euphrasia amphisysepala, Euphrasia arguta, Euphrasia aristulata, Euphrasia atropurpurea, Euphrasia australis, Euphrasia bella, Euphrasia bhutanica, Euphrasia borneensis, Euphrasia bowdeniae, Euphrasia calida, Euphrasia cambrica, Euphrasia campbellae, Euphrasia caudata, Euphrasia celebica, Euphrasia ceramensis, Euphrasia cheesemanii, Euphrasia chumbica, Euphrasia ciliolata, Euphrasia cisalpina, Euphrasia cockayniana, Euphrasia collina, Euphrasia coreana, Euphrasia coreanalpina, Euphrasia crassiuscula, Euphrasia culminicola, Euphrasia cuneata,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802732-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].