How to Grow and Care for St. John's Wort - The Spruce
WEBAug 11, 2021 · St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a beautiful yellow flowering plant. Learn about its history, usage as an ornamental, and care instructions.
Hypericum - Wikipedia
WEBHypericum / ˌ h aɪ ˈ p iː r ɪ k əm / is a genus of flowering plants in the family Hypericaceae (formerly considered a subfamily of Clusiaceae). The genus has a nearly worldwide distribution, missing only from tropical lowlands, deserts and polar regions. Many Hypericum species are regarded as invasive species and noxious weeds.
St. John's Wort: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Risks
WEBApr 27, 2023 · Hypericum (from the scientific name) Goatweed. Klamath weed. Tipton weed. People have been using St. John's wort for centuries. Its purported benefits include alleviating symptoms of depression, relieving anxiety, and treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause. Verywell / Jessica Olah. Benefits of St. John's Wort.
St. John's wort - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 10, 2023 · St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering shrub native to Europe. It gets its name from the fact that it often blooms on the birthday of the biblical John the Baptist. The flowers and leaves of St. John's …
Hypericum Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
WEBNov 25, 2023 · Hypericum Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners. Article by Dean Ravenscroft, Ph.D. - Updated 25th Nov 2023. In this Gardener's HQ guide, we'll explore cultivating Hypericum plants in your garden, indoor spaces, and other settings.
Hypericum perforatum - Wikipedia
WEBHypericum perforatum, commonly known as St John's wort, is a flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae. It is a perennial plant that grows up to one meter tall, with many yellow flowers that have clearly visible black glands around their edges, long stamens (male reproductive organs), and three pistils (female reproductive organs).
St. John's Wort: Uses, dosage, and risks - Medical News Today
WEBJan 12, 2024 · Derived from a flowering plant known as Hypericum perforatum, St. John’s wort is a herb people commonly use as a part of alternative medicine to treat depression, anxiety, and attention deficit...
How to Grow St John's Wort | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBJun 16, 2022 · While most garden varieties of St. John's wort are compact growing and easy to manage, Hypericum perforatum spreads by creeping rhizomes and seeds. It has been introduced in many parts of the world and is considered an invasive species in parts of Australia, South Africa, and the Americas.
Hypericum prolificum - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBHypericum prolificum, commonly called shrubby St. John's wort, is a Missouri native plant that occurs on rocky ground, dry wooded slopes, uncultivated fields, gravel bars along streams and in low, moist valleys. A compact, deciduous, rounded shrub with an erect habit that typically grows 1-4' (less frequently to 5') tall.
Saint-John’s-wort | Description, Species, & Uses | Britannica
WEBSaint-John’s-wort, (genus Hypericum), genus of nearly 500 species of herbs or low shrubs in the family Hypericaceae that are native to temperate and tropical areas. Several species are cultivated for their attractive flowers, and at least one, common Saint-John’s-wort ( Hypericum perforatum ), is important in herbalism.
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