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FIELD GUIDE
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| Index |
Overview |
Dominant Flora of the Ground Cover
in Pine Forests of the Apalachicola National Forest
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| Genus/Species |
Hypericum spp. |
Common Name |
St. John's-Wort |
| Family |
GUTTIFERAE |
Acronym |
SJWO |
| Description |
Herb or shrub with leaves opposite, needle-like
to ovate (depending on species), typically leaves
dotted with translucent glands (easily seen when
held up to light); shrubs appearing woody with
reddish stem; flowers yellow, 2-5 sepals, April-Nov. |
Last Updated: October 3, 1997
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