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Wildflowers of Europe

Euphrasia officinalis

Family : OROBANCHACEAE (Broomrape Family)
Common Name (UK) : Eyebright
Common Name (DE) : Augentrost
Common Name (FR) : Euphraise officinale
Habitat : a variety of grassy or heathery places from sea level up to quite high altitudes.
Remarks : Used in herbal medicine to treat conjunctivitis.
First appearing : July
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :July 16, 2005
  • Location :Near Hirschegg, Kleinwalsertal, Austria.
  • Photo Date : July 23, 2006
  • Location :Near Formarinalpe, Upper Lech valley, Austria.
  • Siting Date :August 20, 2005
  • Location :Bad Ditzenbach, Schwabian Alb.