Eyebright
Taken at Longniddry Bents on 15th August 2021 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Taken at Mull Head LNR, Deerness, Orkney on 20th July 2018 using Nikon D5200 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.		 Fact File


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Eyebright.
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AKA: 		Euphrasia nemorosa.
Lamiales.
Orobanchaceae
An Annual.
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 Grassy places, open woodland.
June -September.
10 - 25 cms.
This bright-eyed flower was once thought to help poor eyesight. Today an extract from the plant is used in golden eye ointment. Its scientific name
Euphrasia means "to gladden". The markings of the flower are “honey-guides” for insects.