Hypericum stragulum W.P. Adams & Robson. Section: Myriandra. Common name: Low St. John’s-wort, Straggling St. John’s-wort. Phenology: May-Aug. Habitat: Dry rocky or sandy woodlands. Distribution: MA (Nantucket Island), NY (Long Island), west to s. PA, s. OH, s. IN, s. IL, c. MO, se. KS, and c. OK, south to ne. NC, c. SC, c. GA, n. AL, n. MS, n. LA, and c. TX.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, NE, NY, Pa, Tn, Va, W, Adams (1962), Adams (1973); Ascyrum helianthemifolium Spach; Ascyrum spathulatum Spach, Genus transfer to Hypericum blocked; = Ascyrum hypericoides L. var. multicaule (Michx. ex Willd.) Fernald — F, G, GrPl, Tat, Tx, WV; = Ascyrum multicaule Michx. ex Willd. — Il; = Hypericum hypericoides (L.) Crantz ssp. multicaule (Michx. ex Willd.) Robson — Ar, FNA6, K4, Mo2, NcTx, NS, POWO, Robson (1996); = Hypericum stragalum — RAB, misspelling. Basionym: Hypericum stragulum W.P.Adams & Robson 1961 "Urbasionym:" Ascyrum multicaule Michx. ex Willd. 1802
Links to other floras: = Hypericum hypericoides ssp. multicaule - FNA6
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Heliophily ⓘ: 6
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Height: to 1 ft
plant sale text: Low St. Johns Wort (Hypericum stragulum) is a low-growing, deciduous shrub with erect stems up to 1 ft. tall. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that is known for its spreading, four-petaled yellow flowers that are said to resemble dragonfly wing; this Hypericum blooms in June to August. It is commonly found in the dry woodlands of our mountains and piedmont. It is a short shrub that forms mats over time. It is a wonderful addition to a wooded or forest edge garden.
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native range: Northeastern to southeastern US, west to Texas
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