Hypericum fasciculatum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hypericum fasciculatum |
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Hypericum
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fasciculatum
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The Peelbark St. Johnswort (scientific name: Hypericum fasciculatum) is a special kind of flowering plant. It's also known by other names like sandweed. This plant belongs to the St. Johnswort family, which is called Hypericaceae.
This interesting plant grows naturally in the southeastern parts of the United States. It was first officially described in 1797 by a scientist named Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck.
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What is Peelbark St. Johnswort?
The Peelbark St. Johnswort is a type of plant species. It's known for its pretty flowers. It gets its common name "peelbark" because its bark might peel off in layers.
Its Family Tree
This plant is part of the large Hypericaceae family. This family includes many different kinds of St. Johnswort plants. They often have bright yellow flowers.
Where Does It Live?
Peelbark St. Johnswort is a native plant in certain areas. This means it has grown there for a very long time. You can find it in the southeastern United States.
Its Natural Home
It grows from eastern North Carolina all the way south to Florida. It also spreads west into eastern Louisiana. Some plant experts also say it grows in Cuba.
Favorite Places to Grow
This plant loves wet places, which are called wetlands. You might see it in:
- Wet pine savannas (grassy areas with scattered pine trees)
- Marshes (wet, grassy lands)
- Cypress ponds (ponds where cypress trees grow)
- Even in ditches along roadsides!
When Does It Flower?
The Peelbark St. Johnswort has a long flowering season. You can see its flowers from the spring all the way through the fall. This means it adds color to its habitat for many months.
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In Palm Beach County, Florida
