Euphrasia bottnica
Euphrasia bottnica
- Native to:
- Finland, Sweden
Matti Virtala,Lunds botaniska förening,Fristedt, Robert Fredrik, 1832-1893,Kneucker, A. (Andreas), 1862-1946,Lunds botaniska förening,Ko?nigliche Bayerische Botanische Gesellschaft zu Regensburg.,,Kneucker, A. (Andreas), 1862-1946
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Euphrasia
- Species:
- Euphrasia bottnica
- USDA Symbol:
- EUBO11
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers coastal habitats with high light exposure
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Hemiparasitic; requires host plant roots nearby for successful germination and growth. Light-dependent germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI