Shrubby St. John's-Wort

Appearance

''Hypericum prolificum'' is a shrub growing up to 2 m tall with elliptic to oblanceolate leaves up to 70 mm long and 15 mm broad. The flowerheads have between 1 and 9 flowers, each 15–30 mm across with 5 golden yellow petals and numerous stamens. The ovary is usually three-parted, though may have up to five parts in some individuals.

Distribution

''Hypericum prolificum'' is native to the central and eastern United States and Ontario. Habitats include riparian areas, slopes, thickets, swamp edges, and oak woodlands.

Habitat

''Hypericum prolificum'' is native to the central and eastern United States and Ontario. Habitats include riparian areas, slopes, thickets, swamp edges, and oak woodlands.