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Delaware Species Conservation and Research Program

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Hypericum perforatum (1 records found)

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HYPERICACEAE -
St. John’s-wort Family

Hypericum perforatum L. (alien St. John's-wort)

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Synonym

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Meaning of Scientific Name

Hypericum: from the Greek hyper (above) and eikon (picture), the plant was hung above pictures to ward off evil spirits; perforatum: perforated, punctured

Native Plant

No

Life Form

Perennial Herb

Flowering Period

Summer

Physiographic Province

☑ Piedmont ☑ Coastal Plain

Habitat

Disturbed areas, edges, fields, roadsides

State Status

Non-native

Piedmont Status

Non-native

Coastal Plain Status

Non-native

Global Status

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Federal Status

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Invasive

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Invasive Watchlist

Yes

Additional Info

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