Hypericum perforatum, known as
perforate St John's-wort,
common Saint John's wort and
St John's wort, is a flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae. The common name "St John's wort" may be used to refer to any species of the genus
Hypericum. Therefore,
Hypericum perforatum is sometimes called "common St John's wort" or "perforate St John's wort" to differentiate it. It is a medicinal herb with antidepressant activity and anti-inflammatory propert
(Wikipedia)