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St. Andrew's Cross

Hypericum hypericoides ssp. multicaule

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34.62, -85.03

Field Notes

Description:

While most Hypericum species have five petals, both subspecies of Hypericum hypericoides (and a few other Hypericum species) have four petals.The petals of Hypericum hypericoides ssp. multicaule are narrow, pointed, and about .5 inches long. They form an elongated X shape, leading to the St. Andrew’s Cross common name.

Habitat:

Native to North America
Found in:
AL, AR, DC, DE, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV

Notes:

Spotted near the overlook of Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area

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