Small Eyebright (Euphrasia randii)
Description
Species of the genus Euphrasia are very difficult to differentiate. Quebec has seven species, including six native and one introduced. Among these species, the Euphrasia of Rand (Euphrasia randii) stands out. Its tiny flowers and the shape of the leaves make it possible to identify the plant. The flowers, which are generally shorter than the leaves, are purple in color, although in some specimens the labels are white. Flower specimen entirely purple. he plant is very small in size - here compared to the leaves of a balsam (Myrica gale), but can reach about thirty centimeters. The plant is little branched and its flowers so small that they are very difficult to see from afar. The opposite leaves are toothed and each of the teeth ends in a very open angle, with no real point at the end. Foliage may take a reddish tint in some individuals. Plant in its habitat.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Lamiales
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Family: Orobanchaceae
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Genus: Euphrasia
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