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Spotted St. John's-wort

Hypericum punctatum

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Illustration of Spotted St. John's-wort (Hypericum punctatum)

This plant is recognized by its yellow flowers with black dots. It is often found in meadows and is used in traditional medicine.

Habitat
Grows in meadows and open woodlands.
Diet
Attracts bees and other pollinators with its flowers.
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Spotted St. John's-wort

The best time to see a Spotted St. John's-wort is June–July, when about 71% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,338 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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