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Know Your Natives – St. Andrew’s-Cross

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Article and photographs by ANPS member Sid Vogelpohl St. Andrew’s-cross (Hypericum hypericoides subsp. hypericoides) of the St. John’s-wort (Hypericaceae) family is a small perennial shrub (subshrub) with fine leaves on straight twigs, 4-petal yellow flowers and 2 prominent sepals. Genus … Continue reading →

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Know Your Natives – Shrubby St. John’s-wort

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Shrubby St. John’s-wort (Hypericum prolificum) of the St. John’s-wort (Hypericaceae) family is a short-lived, deciduous shrub with spectacular bright yellow flowers. The genus name originates from Greek words for “above” and “picture,” from the practice of placing flowers above a … Continue reading →

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