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St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) (Nox)

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Scientific name:


Common name:
Hypericum perforatum L. Family Clusiaceae


St John's wort

Additional information about St John's wort is located on the DPI website including - origin and distribution, description, similar species, lifecyle and reproduction, as well as dispersal and management program.

Photo: St John's Wort flower
St John's wort flowers
Photo: Mark Imhof
Photo: Chrysolina leaf beetles eating young St John's Wort plant
Chrysolina leaf beetles eating young St John's wort plant
Photo: Mark Imhof

Photo: St John's Wort plants
St John's wort plants
Photo: Mark Imhof

Photo: Chrysolina leaf beetles eating young St John's Wort plant
Chrysolina leaf beetle foam on St John's wort plant
Photo: Mark Imhof


Related Links

Weed Identification Note for St John's Wort - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.

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