Hypericum perforatum (Common St. John’s wort) vs. Hypericum punctatum (Spotted St. John’s wort)

Hypericum perforatum (Common St. John’s wort) and Hypericum punctatum (Spotted St. John’s wort) closely resemble each other, with yellow, five petaled flowers about 1/2 inch in diameter and similarly sized plants (about 1 to 2 feet in height). Both bloom in early to mid-summer. From a distance, they appear identical, but can be distinguished upon closer examination.


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