Key Identification Features
- punctatum also resembles Hypericum perforatum, but the distinct corymb and heavily dotted petals of H.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Hypericaceae
Hypericaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 105 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Hypericaceae Species
Hypericum densiflorum Pursh
Hypericum densiflorum Pursh
Hypericum densiflorum Pursh is a densely branched coppery-barked shrub native to…
Hypericum reflexum L.fil.
Hypericum reflexum L.fil.
Hypericum reflexum is a small endemic Canary Islands shrub in the St. John's wor…
Triadenum virginicum (L.) Raf.
Triadenum virginicum (L.) Raf.
Triadenum virginicum is a small herbaceous wetland plant that is also called Hyp…
Hypericum frondosum Michx.
Hypericum frondosum Michx.
Hypericum frondosum Michx., or Cedarglade St. Johnswort, is a medium branching s…
Triadenum walteri (J.F.Gmel.) Gleason
Triadenum walteri (J.F.Gmel.) Gleason
Triadenum walteri is an endemic eastern US flowering plant that grows in wetland…
Hypericum adpressum W.P.C.Barton
Hypericum adpressum W.P.C.Barton
This is a flowering perennial plant, creeping/bog St. Johnswort, that grows on w…
Hypericum edisonianum (Small) P.B.Adams & N.Robson
Hypericum edisonianum (Small) P.B.Adams & N.Robson
Hypericum edisonianum, or Arcadian St. John's wort, is a small shrub endemic to …
Hypericum punctatum Lam.
Hypericum punctatum Lam.
Hypericum punctatum Lam. is a spotted-stemmed herb native to North America, that…
⚠️ Poisonous
Hypericum hirsutum L.
Hypericum hirsutum L.
Hypericum hirsutum, or Hairy St John's wort, is a downy perennial herb native to…
Hypericum balearicum L.
Hypericum balearicum L.
Hypericum balearicum is a small flowering shrub or tree native to the Balearic I…
Hypericum lloydii (Svenson) P.B.Adams
Hypericum lloydii (Svenson) P.B.Adams
Hypericum lloydii is a mat-forming flowering shrub native to the Southeastern Un…
Hypericum perforatum L.
Hypericum perforatum L.
Hypericum perforatum L., or common St. John's wort, is a herbaceous perennial he…
⚠️ PoisonousFrequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Hypericaceae?
Hypericaceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. punctatum also resembles Hypericum perforatum, but the distinct corymb and heavily dotted petals of H. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Hypericaceae?
Hypericaceae is classified in the order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 105 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Hypericaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Hypericaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Hypericaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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