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fourpetal St. Johnswort

Hypericum tetrapetalum

Fourpetal St. Johnswort is a bright yellow flower that blooms in the summer. Its petals are shaped like little stars, and it can often be found in sunny spots.

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The fourpetal St. Johnswort is a charming perennial herb with bright yellow flowers, each typically featuring four prominent petals. Its green leaves often have tiny, translucent dots and sometimes black glands, making it distinct. It stands out in sunny, damp areas.

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fourpetal St. Johnswort

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Its scientific name, 'Hypericum', means 'above the picture' because it was once hung to ward off spirits.

Look closely at its leaves; they often have tiny translucent dots, making them look 'perforated'!

Rubbing its petals or leaves can release a surprising reddish-purple liquid!

This plant loves growing in wet, boggy soils so much it's sometimes called 'bog St. Johnswort'!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Sun Shield

The fourpetal St. Johnswort has special compounds that can make herbivores sensitive to sunlight, helping it defend against being eaten.

Fähigkeit

Wetland Warrior

This plant has roots adapted to thrive in wet, boggy soils, allowing it to grow where many other plants can't survive.

Fähigkeit

Pollinator Beacon

Its vibrant yellow flowers reflect UV light, creating a strong signal that helps attract bees and other insects for pollination.

Maße und Details

Höhe
10-50 cm
Ausbreitung
15-60 cm
Blütengröße
1-2.5 cm
Blütezeit
Sommer
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Leicht
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Collects pollen and nectar from its bright flowers.

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Visits flowers to gather pollen and nectar.

pollinates

Elegant Hoverfly

Epistrophe eligans

Feeds on nectar, helping to spread pollen.

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Sicherheit

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Always look but don't touch flowers unless a grown-up says it's okay.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von fourpetal St. Johnswort?

10-50 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von fourpetal St. Johnswort?

15-60 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von fourpetal St. Johnswort?

1-2.5 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von fourpetal St. Johnswort?

Sommer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von fourpetal St. Johnswort?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von fourpetal St. Johnswort?

Leicht

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von fourpetal St. Johnswort?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von fourpetal St. Johnswort?

Insekten

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