Marsh St. John's-Wort

Marsh St.John's wort is an erect simple or bush short plant with paired leaves. It grows in wet sands, bogs, and swamps to a height of one or two feet. The stems are usually pinkish-brown, but may turn darker red later in the season. The five sepals may be pinkish in color. The seed capsule is long and pointed and is red-purple in color. Leaves may become brighter color as the seed capsules form. Three orange glands are in the center of the flower.