Sandhill St. John's-wort
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Sandhill St. John's-wort
Hypericum tenuifolium
Sandhill St. John's-wort is a bright yellow flower that grows in sunny places. Its cheerful blooms can make any field look happy and bright!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Sandhill St. John's-wort has slender stems and small, narrow, linear leaves. Its vibrant yellow flowers feature five petals and numerous prominent stamens, giving them a fuzzy, star-like appearance. These bright blooms stand out against its green foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyHypericaceaeGenusHypericum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its many stamens make the flower look fuzzy, inviting hungry bees to visit!
Some Hypericum plants have a special red pigment that inspired old dyes!
The plant can survive wildfires by regrowing from hidden roots underground!
This plant's tiny flower petals look like bright sunbeams pointing outwards!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Resilience
Sandhill St. John's-wort has deep roots that help it find water in dry, sandy soils to survive periods of drought.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Sandhill St. John's-wort can attract pollinators with its many bright yellow stamens, making its flowers irresistible for reproduction.
Ability
Seed Spreader
Sandhill St. John's-wort has small capsules that release tiny seeds, allowing it to spread and colonize new sandy areas.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from blooms.
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Sips nectar, helping transfer pollen.
eaten by
St. John's-wort Leaf Beetle
Chrysolina quadrigemina
Feeds on leaves and stems.
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses occasionally on foliage.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers unless a grown-up says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Sandhill St. John's-wort?
The easiest way to identify Sandhill St. John's-wort is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Sandhill St. John's-wort?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Sandhill St. John's-wort?
1-2 cm
When does Sandhill St. John's-wort bloom?
Summer
Is Sandhill St. John's-wort edible?
No
Is Sandhill St. John's-wort toxic?
Mild
What is Sandhill St. John's-wort's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Sandhill St. John's-wort pollinated?
Insect
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