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n. Any of many flowering plants of the genus (taxlink Euphrasia genus noshow=1)
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Euphrasia (Eyebright) is a genus of about 450 species of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Orobanchaceae (formerly included in the Scrophulariaceae), with a cosmopolitan distribution. They are semi-parasitic on grasses and other plants. The common name refers to the plant's use in treating eye infections.
Many species are found in alpine or sub-alpine meadows where snow is common. Flowers usually are borne terminally, are zygomorphic, and have a lower petal shaped like a lip. The most common flower colours are purple, blue-white, and violet. Some species have yellow markings on the lower petal to act as a guide to pollinating insects.
Alternative names, mainly in herbalism, are Augentrostkraut, Euphrasiae herba, Herba Euphrasiae and Herbe d'Euphraise.
Euphrasia may refer to:
- Euphrasia, a genus of flowering plants
- Saint Euphrasia of Constantinople
- Saint Euphrasia Eluvathingal
Usage examples of "euphrasia".
Browning first met Miss Euphrasia Fanny Haworth, then a neighbour of Mr.
Herba euphrasia, and a beautiful handmade blue ceramic jar to keep it in.