Species
Hypericum linariifolium
Etymology
Hypericum: From the Greek hyper (above) and eikon (picture), the plant was hung above pictures to ward off evil spirits
Authority
Hypericum linariifolium Vahl
Family
Hypericaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Yellow
Year Naturalised
1988
Origin
Europe
This page last updated on 3 Mar 2013