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Tutsan

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyHypericaceaeGenusHypericum
Tutsan
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Tutsan

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Berry Beacon

Tutsan's berries change from green to red then black, signaling to birds when they are ripe and ready to disperse seeds.

Ability

See-Through Leaves

Tutsan leaves have tiny translucent dots, making them look 'perforated' when held to the light, a unique family feature.

Ability

Shade Dweller

Tutsan can grow well in woodlands and damp, shady spots, thriving where many other plants struggle for light.

Measurements & details

Height
50-100 cm
Spread
50-100 cm
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.

eaten by

Blackbird

Turdus merula

Consumes ripe berries, dispersing seeds widely.

eats

Grove snail

Cepaea nemoralis

Grazes on the leaves and young stems.

pollinates

Marmalade hoverfly

Syrphus ribesii

Feeds on nectar and aids in pollination.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Do not eat any berries or plants without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Tutsan?

50-100 cm

How wide does Tutsan spread?

50-100 cm

How big are the flowers on Tutsan?

2-3 cm

When does Tutsan bloom?

Summer

Is Tutsan edible?

No

Is Tutsan toxic?

Mild

What is Tutsan's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Tutsan pollinated?

Insect

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