Tiny Flower for ID, UK (1 Viewer)

[Gavia_immer]

Found in the Midlands, growing at ground level, a very short plant. The tiny flowers were a beauty. Any idea what it is? Thanks in advance! :t:

 

[Mike Cook]

Hi Gavia,

I think it's Eyebright, Euphrasia agg., but as for which species, I'll leave that to the experts. I've a feeling that it's a difficult genus.

 

[lewis20126]

I'd guess at E. nemorosa - where did you photograph it?

cheers, alan

 

[Gavia_immer]

I'd guess at E. nemorosa - where did you photograph it?

cheers, alan

Thanks, Mike and Alan!! I got it in a meadow a few miles away from Bewdley (Midlands). Hope that helps! :t:

 

[lewis20126]

Ok almost certainly E nemorosa; this is the "common" Eyebright - you are probably only in range for 2-3 Euphrasia's.

cheers, alan

 

[Gavia_immer]

Thanks again, Alan!! :t: I have checked pictures in the net and that's what it looks like! It seems to be a plant also found in the USA.

Some of the pictures I saw in the net show a much bigger plant. I guess those are missidentifications... It was very common in the area and didn't see any plant being much taller than my ankle.

 

[Apodemus]

Ojo brillante!

Mike