Eastern eyebright
Euphrasia nemorosa

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A small annual herb. It has a taproot. It grows 10-40 cm tall. The stems are slender and squarish. The leaves are hairy. They flowers are pale lavender with purple lines and a yellow spot.

Where it is found

It grows in dry open areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, Europe, Luxembourg, North America

How it is used for food

The leaves are added to salads for their bitter flavour.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavour

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Euphrasia americana; Euphrasia officinalis;