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