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| Identification |
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Genus
Hypericum
Species
perforatum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
St. Johnswort
y fendigedig
Family
CLUSIACEAE
Specimen number
S8743
Data source
ColorNat p24;DyePl p23;DyePl p58;MedPl p104
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The aerial parts of Hypericum perforatum have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow and yellow are common colors produced with St. John's wort. Hypericum perforatum is known as y fendigedig in Welsh. St.-John's-wort was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina for dyeing.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antidepressant
antispasmodic
cholagogue
astringent
sedative
analgesic
antiviral
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
It may cause sensitivity to sunlight.
Medicinal notes
Hypericum perforatum has herbal applications as an antidepressant, as an antispasmodic, as a cholagogue and as an astringent. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the flowers. It may cause sensitivity to sunlight.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Aerial parts
Dye color
yellow,green
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Hypericum perforatum probably originates from Europe and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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