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St. Andrew's cross
Hypericum hypericoides Arkansas.jpg
Scientific classification
Genus:
Hypericum
Species:
hypericoides
Synonyms 
  • Ascyrum hypericoides L.
  • Hypericoides perforata Poir.

Hypericum hypericoides, commonly called St. Andrew's cross, is a species of flowering plant in the St. John's wort family, Hypericaceae. It is native to the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Its preferred habitat is dry woods on acidic soil. It is a small shrub or shrublet that produces yellow flowers with four petals.

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