Definition

Noun: 1. A North American shrub: Hypericum prolificum is a species of flowering plant in the St. John's wort family (Hypericaceae). It is a stiff, densely branched shrub known for its numerous bright yellow flowers and oblong leaves.

Usage

• is commonly called "shrubby St. John's wort" due to its growth form and relation to other St. John's wort plants.
• This plant is valued in landscaping for its long summer bloom and ability to thrive in various conditions.
• Botanists study for its ecological role and horticultural potential.

Examples

• The garden's native plant section features several specimens of .
• You can identify by its dense clusters of yellow flowers and opposite, oblong leaves.
• Conservation efforts aim to protect the natural habitats where grows.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical nomenclature, follows the binomial (two-name) system, with denoting the genus and the specific epithet.
• The specific epithet "" (meaning "prolific" or "fruitful") refers to the plant's abundant production of flowers and seed capsules.

Variants and Related Words

• Shrubby St. John's wort: The most common English name for this species.
• Hypericum: The genus name, encompassing all St. John's wort species.
• Klamath weed (): A related but different species, often invasive.

Synonyms

• Shrubby St. John's wort

Notes

• This is a scientific name. In everyday language, the common name "shrubby St. John's wort" is typically used.
• It should not be confused with the more common herbaceous St. John's wort (), which is widely used in herbalism.

Noun

1. stiff shrub having oblong entire leaves and dense cymes of yellow flowers