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Hypericum perforatum L.

perforate St. John’s wort (Hypericaceae)

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Very widespreadSlight tendencySE
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Hypericum perforatum is common in the lowlands in relatively dry grasslands.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-25

 perforate St. John’s wort / Hypericum perforatum: _Hypericum perforatum_ is common in the lowlands in relatively dry grasslands.

The leaves of Hypericum perforatum appear perforated due to the presence of translucent glands (visible when held up to the light or, as here, when in shadow).

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-25

 perforate St. John’s wort / Hypericum perforatum: The leaves of _Hypericum perforatum_ appear perforated due to the presence of translucent glands (visible when held up to the light or, as here, when in shadow).

The fruit of Hypericum perforatum is a 3-valved capsule.

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-12-02

 perforate St. John’s wort / Hypericum perforatum: The fruit of _Hypericum perforatum_ is a 3-valved capsule.

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