Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)

Family: Scrophulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Euphrasia officinalis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw. They are occasionally used in salads for their slightly bitter flavour. — They are occasionally used in salads for their slightly bitter flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist grassland and chalky pastures, semi-parasitic on grass. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)