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.

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Happy Canada Day!