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Hypericum perforatum
Perforated Saint John's Wort spotted near Fall Creek Oregon.
Much appreciated. I actually just take snapshots of the wildflowers for my wife. I am far more of a tropical fish specialist, and spend most of my free time underwater snorkeling--I know the obsession!
From photos it,s not easy to I.D.a plant with many species.sub-species and hybrids.You need to look at the stalk,Square or round.
Look at the petals.Hold one up to the light,to check out if perforated( small opaque areas) or not.
There are many wildflower field guides in North America.
Try this site (British)
http://www.british-wild-flowers.co.uk/S-...
On my many visits to the states I have used Peterson field Guides,I found very useful.Easily obtainable at State parks.
Or--http://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Wildflowers-Northeastern-North-central/dp/0395911729.
Also check out if there is a local wildflower group which hold field trips with knowlegable leaders.
I,m sorry for going on and on. Good luck.But beware looking at wildflowers can become an obsession,with so many.You may finish up like me,on my knees looking at street weeds LOL.
Can you check the link onmy first comment also? It is another similar plant I added to this site the other day...
This is only a suggestion.We have this in Britain,but there are many species.
Check out Hypeicum species for your area.Notice the black spots along the petal edge.Good luck with I.D.
Christy Chow, so is this a St. John's Wort, or something else: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/538...
Spotted on Jun 21, 2014
Submitted on Jul 29, 2014
