Ayenia euphrasiifolia

Ayenia euphrasiifolia, commonly referred to as eyebright ayenia, is a species of flowering plant native to certain areas of south and central Florida. It may also be found in Cuba, where the type specimen was collected, and possibly other parts of the Caribbean.

Habitat

In Florida, it occurs in calcareous habitats including pine rockland, marl prairie, and disturbed areas over limestone. The populations in Florida are recognized as a subspecies under Ayenia euphrasiifolia var. euphrasiifolia. The populations in Cuba are recognized to consist of two other subspecies.

Conservation

The species' primary risk seems to be its constrained habitat and relatively low abundance.