Dominant Flora of the Ground Cover in Pine Forests of the Apalachicola National Forest
Genus/Species | Hypericum spp. | Common Name | St. John's-Wort |
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Family | GUTTIFERAE | Acronym | SJWO |
Description |
Herb or shrub with leaves opposite, needle-like to ovate (depending on species), typically leaves dotted with translucent glands (easily seen when held up to light); shrubs appearing woody with reddish stem; flowers yellow, 2-5 sepals, April-Nov. |