Pink wildflower/white wildflower ID please

[BarbaraEmma]

I walked today by the side of a small river/stream and found quite a few interesting plants and butterflies.These two have got me stumped,I'm sure I should know the white one but I don't think I've ever seen the pink one before.Barbara

[Deer Stalker]

Hi Barbara.

Common Centaury - Centaurium erythraea & Eyebright -Euphrasia sp.

[leifus]

Originally Posted by Deer Stalker

Hi Barbara.

Common Centaury - Centaurium erythraea & Eyebright -Euphrasia sp.

agreed

[BarbaraEmma]

Thanks for the very speedy reply Deer Stalker.
I should have recognized Eyebright ,I remember buying this herbal remedy used for treating Hayfever conjunctivitis.
The Common Centaury, I didn't know because I don't recall seeing it growing locally.I would have thought this area was too wet for it,but it must have found itself a little niche,I hope it does well. Barbara

[BarbaraEmma]

Thanks Leifus,wow look at that ,we hit the reply button at exactly the same time.Barbara

[BarbaraEmma]

Just another thing puzzling me,I found this in my garden,under the hedge ,it's definately not something I've put there ,so what is it please.Barbara

[Gypsy Orchid]

Looks like flax can be white or blue and often comes from bird seed
Sylv

[BarbaraEmma]

Ah , now that explains it ,if it's Flax it could have been from the birdfeeders I used to put in the hedge.Problem solved,thanks.Barbara