Eyebright / euphrasia officinalis. Cromford. Derbyshire. 29/07/19.
'SMALL BUT BEAUTIFULLY FORMED.'
I've got Flickr member Little Mester to thank for helping me locate this diminutive plant back in July. Thanks Michael :-)
There were lots growing in the grassy banks below Black Rocks ... a wildflower I've always longed to see, though in my mind's eye I imagined it would look bigger than it actually does! I feel sure I must have walked past it numerous times in my travels without noticing.
Eyebright is very short and hugs the grass it likes to grow in. The tiny white flowers are only about 5-10 mm and have a punchy yellow patch in their centre as well as delicate purple veins. I've committed it to memory now and will be keeping a close look out for more in the future. I'll have to bear in mind however, there are c20 individual species in the UK and they hybridise readily!
This plant had attracted a micro moth which was a nice addition. I wouldn't know where to start in attempting it's identification!
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Eyebright / euphrasia officinalis. Cromford. Derbyshire. 29/07/19.
'SMALL BUT BEAUTIFULLY FORMED.'
I've got Flickr member Little Mester to thank for helping me locate this diminutive plant back in July. Thanks Michael :-)
There were lots growing in the grassy banks below Black Rocks ... a wildflower I've always longed to see, though in my mind's eye I imagined it would look bigger than it actually does! I feel sure I must have walked past it numerous times in my travels without noticing.
Eyebright is very short and hugs the grass it likes to grow in. The tiny white flowers are only about 5-10 mm and have a punchy yellow patch in their centre as well as delicate purple veins. I've committed it to memory now and will be keeping a close look out for more in the future. I'll have to bear in mind however, there are c20 individual species in the UK and they hybridise readily!
This plant had attracted a micro moth which was a nice addition. I wouldn't know where to start in attempting it's identification!
BEST VIEWED LARGE.