Triadenum virginicum

Read about Triadenum virginicum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Hypericum virginicum, Linn. (Triadenum virginicum, Raf. Elodea campanulata, Pureh. Elodea virginica, Nutt.). Marsh-st. John's-Wort. Smooth perennial, 1-1 ½ ft- high, nearly simple: lvs. numerous, oblong or oval, cordate, clasping, rounded, 1-2 ½ in. long: fls. ½ in. diam., pink- or flesh-colored, in small, close cymes; sepals equal; petals oblong; stamens at least 9 in 3 sets; styles distinct: caps, oblong. July, Aug. In swamps, Labrador to Fla. west to Man., Neb. and La. B.B. (ed. 2) 2:537.—Useful plant for an artificial bog, and thrives well also in any fine, loamy soil in the shade or sun. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.