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Image Credit: D. Storey – Natural Values Atlas
Scientific Name: Euphrasia striata Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: shiny striped eyebright
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Orobanchaceae
Form Description: Semi-parasitic herb with stems prostrate at first, then vertical.
Height (m): 0.05 – 0.2
Flowers: Up to 22 flowers on terminal spikes; white or lilac, with purple or crimson striations and yellow patches lower side and in throat.
Fruit: Capsule – small whitish seed released when ripe.
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Habitat Notes
Widespread in coniferous heath and heath. Frequent on mountain plateaux and summits and in alpine and sub-alpine grassland. Also at sea level in the south-west of the State.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
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.
Cutting & Division Information
Cuttings have not so far been successful.