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Questions and Answers: 2022

Question: Hello, I had the Hypericum majus question. I've tried to get better photos, but this little guy is small, perhaps …

  • Question

    Hello, I had the Hypericum majus question. I've tried to get better photos, but this little guy is small, perhaps slightly over 40 mm high, the largest leaf is approx 5 mm long. It's hard to tell, but there seems to be a central, prominent vein running the length of the leaf. I'm propagating this species from Prairie Moon seed for a plant group, and was hoping to see what it looked like in a natural setting. I thought this little guy had a passing resemblance--wishful thinking on my part. Thx

    Answer

    Dear sldz22, good morning. The plants you have photographed are consistent with Hypericum mutilum. I can't see the capsules clearly enough to be confident, but they do appear to have the correct shape. The leaf blades fit well for this species. Best wishes.