Hypericum prolificum
Species of flowering plant in the St John's wort family
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Hypericum prolificum, known as shrubby St. John's wort,[3] is a deciduous shrub in the genus Hypericum. It was named for its "prolific" number of stamens.[4]
| Hypericum prolificum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Hypericaceae |
| Genus: | Hypericum |
| Section: | H. sect. Myriandra |
| Subsection: | H. subsect. Centrosperma |
| Species: | H. prolificum |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypericum prolificum | |
Description
Hypericum prolificum is a shrub growing up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) tall with elliptic to oblanceolate leaves up to 70 mm (2.8 in) long and 15 mm (0.59 in) broad.[5] The flowerheads have between 1 and 9 flowers, each 15–30 mm (0.59–1.18 in) across with 5 golden yellow petals and numerous stamens.[5] The ovary is usually three-parted, though may have up to five parts in some individuals.[5]
Distribution and habitat
Hypericum prolificum is native to the central and eastern United States and Ontario.[3][6] Habitats include riparian areas, slopes, thickets, swamp edges, and oak woodlands.[3][7]
Gallery
Young leaves emerging in early spring
In flower
Flower and buds close-up
In fruit
