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."
Sources: https://flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-hypericum-tetrapetalum/
Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
No comments:
Post a Comment
Because some jerkface has been spamming my comments I have made them moderated. This means I have to approve and publish any comments you leave for me. Your comments will not appear right away, but please don't post multiple times, I will moderate as soon as I receive notification that you have commented. Sorry for the inconvenience.