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Hypericum calycinum
The great St-John's wort is a widely cultivated low-growing shrub with large solitary yellow flowers.
Grows in Mediterranean climates. This one was spotted in the rockery of a nearby garden.
Hypericum calycinum can produce the medicinally active components of Hypericum perforatum (hyperforin, etc), which have been shown to be active in the treatment of mild depression.
Spotted on Jun 16, 2011
Submitted on Jun 21, 2011
2 Comments
Thanks ceherzog!
Nice picture!