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Hypericum montanum L.

pale St. John’s wort (Hypericaceae)

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The sepals of Hypericum montanum have a conspicuous fringe of stalked black glands; the petals are often paler than most St.-John’s-worts

Brean Down (VC6: North Somerset); 2019-08-21

 pale St. John’s wort / Hypericum montanum: The sepals of _Hypericum montanum_ have a conspicuous fringe of stalked black glands; the petals are often paler than most St.-John’s-worts

The leaves of Hypericum montanum are slightly hairy on the lower surface.

Brean Down (VC6: North Somerset); 2019-08-21

 pale St. John’s wort / Hypericum montanum: The leaves of _Hypericum montanum_ are slightly hairy on the lower surface.

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