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Smith, R.W.

Hypericum mitchellianum

Hypericum mitchellianum Rydb.

Blue Ridge St. John's-wort

Clusiaceae (Mangosteen Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: HYMI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 2 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Orange , Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Petals orangish-yellow, often spotted or streaked with fine brown or black markings.

Distribution

USA: NC , TN , VA , WV

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:					FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Hypericum mitchellianum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Hypericum mitchellianum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hypericum mitchellianum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-08-05
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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