Hypericum gramineum G.Forst. is a plant in the Hypericaceae family, order Malpighiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Hypericum gramineum G.Forst.

Hypericum gramineum G.Forst.

Hypericum gramineum G.Forst. (Grassy St. Johnswort) is a small herb that causes photosensitization and enteritis, distributed across multiple regions in Asia, Oceania, and Hawaii.

Family
Genus
Hypericum
Order
Malpighiales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Hypericum gramineum G.Forst.

Grassy St. Johnswort, scientifically named Hypericum gramineum G.Forst., is a small annual or perennial herb that reaches 5–72 cm (2.0–28.3 in) in height. Its flowers measure 5–12 mm in diameter. Consumption of this plant causes photosensitization and enteritis. Hypericum gramineum is distributed across New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, Papua-New Guinea, Vietnam, Taiwan, China (Hainan and Yunnan), India (Meghalaya and Manipur), Bhutan, and the United States (Hawaii). It can be found in every state and territory of Australia, and grows in open grassy and shrubby habitats.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Malpighiales Hypericaceae Hypericum

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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