common St. John's-wort

Hypericum perforatum

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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

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Leaf margins entire
Leaf arrangement whorled
Plant growth form herb
Primary flower color yellow
Primary fruit color green