St. John's wort
St. John's wort
Hypericum perforatum
Description
Native to Europe and parts of Asia, St. John’s wort gets its name because it often blooms on the birthday of the biblical John the Baptist. It produces bright yellow flowers and is traditionally used in herbal remedies for depression.
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