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Euphrasia oakesii
Euphrasia oakesii Wettst.
Oakes' Eyebright
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Synonym(s): Euphrasia williamsii, Euphrasia williamsii var. vestita
USDA Symbol: EUOA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
It is hemiparasitic and attaches to host plants by specialized root connections.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Flowers are whitish light purple.
Distribution
USA: ME , NHCanada: NB , NL , PE
Native Distribution: High peaks of Maine, New Hampshire, Labrador, Newfoundland; very rare.
Native Habitat: Sunny turfy or gravelly slopes, alpine regions.
Growing Conditions
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Additional resources
USDA: Find Euphrasia oakesii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Euphrasia oakesii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Euphrasia oakesii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-08-13Research By: TWC Staff