By Alice Mary Herden on March 14, 2020 ( Leave a comment )

Fourpetal St. Johnswort

There are 78 species of St. Johnswort in the United States, 34 in Florida. This flower is unique in how its pistil is prominent.

Fourpetal St. Johnswort | March 2020 | Alice Mary Herden

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Flower Friday: Four-petal St. John’s wort

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