− | 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. | + | 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.—Useful plant for an artificial bog, and thrives well also in any fine, loamy soil in the shade or sun. |