August 28, 2020

This is known as Fourpetal St. Johnswort,
It's common in Florida flatwoods and sandhills
This is not the plant alleged to help depression
Unless looking at pretty flowers can cure your ills.

From the article linked below: "Caution: The St. John’s wort that is promoted as a supplement for use in treating depression is a non-native species. According to Dan Austin in his book, Florida Ethnobotany, using native St. John’s wort can lead to dermatitis or photosensitization due to a hypericin compound found in the plants."

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

Sources: https://flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-hypericum-tetrapetalum/

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