Scientific Name: Euphrasia hookeri Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: fingerleaf eyebright
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Orobanchaceae
Form Description: Erect herb
Height (m): 0.02 – 0.15
Flowers: In dense terminal spike; white with mauve markings, yellow in mouth and throat, red-purple on each lobe.
Fruit: Capsule – small whitish seed released when ripe.
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Habitat Notes
In bolster heath, heath and coniferous heath in wet places in the western and central mountains, generally occurring at altitudes of 700-1300 m.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Waterlogged, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
This euphrasia is easily distinguished from other species by its deeply lobed leaves.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Plants are semi-parasitic and very difficult to grow from seed.
Seed Treatment Method
Leaching Some species require extended time in nature weathering prior to germination as chemical inhibitors are broken down in the seed coat. Replicate this process by flushing away the inhibitor with frequent washing e.g. place the seeds in a stocking in a toilet cistern and drape it over the top for easy handling.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Leaching in running water for 24 hours or longer may be useful, or soaking in a gibberallic acid and water solution may enhance results and reduce germination time. Fresh seed is recommended. For alpine species low temp (10°C) may induce germination.