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St. John's wort

Hypericum perforatum

Description:

St. John's wort is an herbal remedy for depression. According to some studies, it can be effective in low doses. In large doses, it's toxic to livestock.

Habitat:

Temperate forest edge.

Notes:

It's invasive in parts of the US and Canada.

1 Species ID Suggestions

common St John' s wort
Hypericum perforatum Species: Hypericum perforatum


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1 Comment

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 10 years ago

Thanks, Despina!

mauna Kunzah
Spotted by
mauna Kunzah

New Jersey, USA

Spotted on Jul 4, 2013
Submitted on Jul 12, 2013

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