Species

Hypericum ×inodorum Mill.

Etymology

Hypericum: From the Greek hyper (above) and eikon (picture), the plant was hung above pictures to ward off evil spirits

Common Name(s)

H. androsaemum L. x H. hircinum L.

Family

Hypericaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs

Similar Taxa

Petals much > sepals; styles c. 1.5-2x ovary; fruit more or less indehiscent, remaining red

Flower Colours

Yellow

Year Naturalised

1972

Origin

Origin uncertain

This page last updated on 3 Mar 2013