Flowers of the Elan Meadows

Fiona Gomersall
Eyebright
Euphrasia officinalis
The eyebrights are hemi-parasitic annuals of the
Broomrape or Orobanchaceae family. The leaves are
conspicuously toothed and the flowers pale-pink or
white with yellow spots in their centre and purple
guidelines. The name ‘eyebright’ refers to the plant’s
use in treating eye infections and the term ‘officinalis’
refers to a genus which includes a large number of
species.
Indicators of good quality meadows and pastures.