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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

St. John's Wort

The extravagant flower pictured above is St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum). It is not an indigenous wild flower but an invasive species. At this time of year it bears these lovely yellow flowers in a few patches along the West Bay Walkway. I don't know whether it was planted there for its decorative value or whether it has naturalized itself. Whatever the reason it's a delight to the eye.
Happy Canada Day!

4 comments:

JoJo said...

i've seen the supplements in the stores but I never saw the flower. Very pretty. Happy Canada Day!

William Kendall said...

Lovely! I see a little insect is drawn to it...

Stephanie said...

Lovely detailed shot with the bug.

Noor al Haqiqa said...

Exquisite photo.