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Hypericum androsaemum
Tutsan is a special plant with bright yellow flowers that bloom in summer. It grows in sunny places and can be found in woods and fields. Its berries are red and can be seen in the fall!
Habitat: Woodlands and fields
The Tutsan is a leafy shrub with oval, green leaves often tinged red. It has bright yellow, star-shaped flowers that develop into distinctive berries, changing from green to red, then finally to shiny black.
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Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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In autumn, Tutsan leaves turn beautiful shades of purple, orange, and bronze!
Its old French name, "Toute-saine," means "all-heal," hinting at ancient uses!
The shiny berries aren't true botanical berries, but fleshy capsules full of seeds!
Tutsan leaves release a faint, resinous aroma when crushed, like a sweet amber!
Tutsan's berries change from green to red then black, signaling to birds when they are ripe and ready to disperse seeds.
Tutsan leaves have tiny translucent dots, making them look 'perforated' when held to the light, a unique family feature.
Tutsan can grow well in woodlands and damp, shady spots, thriving where many other plants struggle for light.
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
Turdus merula
Consumes ripe berries, dispersing seeds widely.
Cepaea nemoralis
Grazes on the leaves and young stems.
Syrphus ribesii
Feeds on nectar and aids in pollination.
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not eat any berries or plants without asking an adult first.
50-100 cm
50-100 cm
2-3 cm
Summer
No
Mild
Perennial
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