Along the edges of open tracks in the high country forest (4000 – 4400 feet), eyebright (euphrasia) was in bloom.

eyebright (euphrasia)

These are low-growing herbaceous flowering plants.   They are semi-parasitic on grasses and other plants.      The plant has been used by herbalists for centuries for various remedies in the form of teas, poultices, and preparations.

It is easy to walk along and not notice the tiny flowers.