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St. John's worts
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St. John's worts
Hypericum
St. John's worts are bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. They are known for their special healing properties and can often be found in sunny fields and along roadsides.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The St. John's worts has bright yellow, five-petaled flowers that often appear star-shaped with numerous prominent stamens. Its oval leaves have tiny translucent dots, making them look perforated when held up to light, a key identifying feature.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyHypericaceaeGenusHypericum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient people believed carrying this plant offered protection during battles or from bad spirits!
Crushing its flower buds releases a surprising red liquid, almost like a plant bleeding!
It's named after St. John the Baptist, blooming around his feast day in late June!
Its leaves look like they have tiny holes, but they are actually oil glands, not true perforations!
Special abilities
Ability
Healing Potion Producer
St. John's worts can produce special chemicals like hypericin that help it defend against pests.
Ability
Sunlight Sensor
St. John's worts has translucent dots on its leaves that act like tiny windows, helping it capture light efficiently.
Ability
Red Ink Dispenser
St. John's worts has glands in its flower buds that release a surprising red liquid when crushed.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-100 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Main pollinator for its nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen
eaten by
St. John's wort beetle
Chrysolina quadrigemina
Larvae and adults feed on the plant
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
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.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Also known as
HypericumSt. John's Wort
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not eat any plants without asking an adult first, as some can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify St. John's worts?
The easiest way to identify St. John's worts is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is St. John's worts?
50-100 cm
How wide does St. John's worts spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on St. John's worts?
1.5-2.5 cm
When does St. John's worts bloom?
Summer
Is St. John's worts edible?
No
Is St. John's worts toxic?
Mild
What is St. John's worts's lifecycle?
Perennial
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