Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Hypericum scouleri Hooker
(St. John's Wort)
Family: Hypericaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Hypericum formosum Kunth var. scouleri (Hooker) Coulter
Hypericum scouleri is a diminutive upper elevation herb which is found only near water. It
has five yellow petals, edged with black dots, and numerous stamens. The leaves are
broad and clasping.
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Hypericum scouleri, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Mark Donnell, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 4, 2007
Hypericum scouleri, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Leith Young & Richard Felger, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 1, 2009
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