Hypericum prolificum explained

Hypericum prolificum, known as shrubby St. John's wort, is a deciduous shrub in the genus Hypericum. It was named for its "prolific" number of stamens.

Description

Hypericum prolificum is a shrub growing up to 2m (07feet) tall with elliptic to oblanceolate leaves up to 70mm long and 15mm broad.[1] The flowerheads have between 1 and 9 flowers, each NaNmm across with 5 golden yellow petals and numerous stamens.[1] The ovary is usually three-parted, though may have up to five parts in some individuals.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Hypericum prolificum is native to the central and eastern United States and Ontario. Habitats include riparian areas, slopes, thickets, swamp edges, and oak woodlands.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hypericum prolificum. hypericum.myspecies.info. 2018-10-21.