Field Guide Overview

Dominant Flora of the Ground Cover in Pine Forests of the Apalachicola National Forest

Genus/Species Common Name Family Acronym
Hypericum spp. St. John's-Wort GUTTIFERAE 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.

Photo of an individual St John's-Wort plant, very similar to the long leaf pine but miniature.
Photo of a small St John's-Wort plant nessled into the undergrowth.