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greeneyes

Scientific Name: Berlandiera

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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About Green Eyes (Eye Color)

This page explores the fascinating and relatively rare phenomenon of green eye color in humans. While not a plant in the botanical sense, we've compiled information from various sources to provide a comprehensive overview.

Considerations for Children

  • The text includes references to fictional characters and stories related to "Green Eyes." It may be worth exploring these with older children.

Quirky Facts

  • Green eyes are the least common eye color worldwide, with some estimates placing the prevalence at only 2%.
  • To have green eyes, a person must possess a yellow-colored stroma.
  • Iceland has a surprisingly high percentage of its population (87-89%) with blue or green eyes.

Prevalence and Distribution

  • Green eyes are most common in some parts of Europe.
  • It's estimated that around 140 million people worldwide have some shade of green as an eye color.

Cultural References

  • "Green Eyes" is the title of a song by Coldplay and a one-act play by Tennessee Williams.

Interesting Facts

  • Green eyes are often perceived as striking and attractive.
  • Makeup artists often recommend taupe eyeshadow for women with green eyes to enhance their color.