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Eyebright; Ojo Brillante
Euphrasia sp.
40.8328, -3.95094
Field Notes
Description:
Very tiny flower. Probably Euphasia hirtella or E. alpina
Euphrasia species are semi-parasitic on grasses and other plants. Many species are found in alpine or sub-alpine meadows where snow is common. Flowers usually are borne terminally (zygomorphic) and have a lower petal shaped like a lip. This species has white flowers with a yellow mark on the lower petal to act as a guide to pollinating insects.
Habitat:
Spotted in high mountain at 2000 meters. On a rock covered by moss (Sphagnum?) close to water source.
Notes:
The common name refers to the plant's use in treating eye infections.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/125 sec., f/22, ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. No flash fired
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