Species
Hypericum calycinum
Etymology
Hypericum: From the Greek hyper (above) and eikon (picture), the plant was hung above pictures to ward off evil spirits
Common Name(s)
Rose of Sharon
Authority
Hypericum calycinum L.
Family
Hypericaceae
Brief Description
Woody stems 4-angled; rhizomes strong and conspicuous; corolla 7-9 cm diam
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Flower Colours
Yellow
Year Naturalised
1904
Origin
Bulgaria Turkey
This page last updated on 13 Jan 2017