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Questions and Answers: 2022

Question: This small plant is growing in my very moist moss area. We live on the shores of Lake Arrowhead in …

  • Question

    This small plant is growing in my very moist moss area. We live on the shores of Lake Arrowhead in Limerick, Maine. I would be very grateful to get the ID verified or point me in the right direction, Thank you Debbie

    Answer

    Dear Debbie, good afternoon. You have photographed a species of Hypericum (St. John's-wort). Based on the leaves and the flower, it is most likely Hypericum canadense (lesser Canada St. John's-wort), a common, native species. Best wishes.