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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.