Euphrasia
plant genus
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The genus Euphrasia is a group of hemiparasitic herbs, commonly known as eyebrights. These plants are widely distributed outside of tropical regions. They are characterized by their flowers, which have an upper lip that is cleft into two parts with recurved margins. One species, Euphrasia officinalis, is also referred to as euphrasy. Some species, like the alpine eyebright (Euphrasia monroi), are known for their showy yellow and white flowers. The genus Euphrasia belongs to the snapdragon family.1234
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