General description:
St John's Wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) is a perennial and easily recognizable plant, known for its bright yellow flowers and abundant flowering. It grows wild over large areas of Europe, Asia and North America, especially in meadows, roadsides and open areas.
Botanical background:
St. John's wort belongs to the Hypericaceae family. The species name perforatum refers to the small, translucent spots on the leaves that look like holes. These are characteristic structural features of the plant and help in identification.
Origin of the name:
The English name “St John's Wort” refers to the plant's traditional flowering time, which often falls around Midsummer. The Finnish name mäkkiusma describes the plant's typical habitat in dry and sunny hilly areas.
Historical and cultural context:
St. John's wort has been a well-known plant in European plant culture for centuries, appearing in numerous historical texts, folklore, and botanical collections. The plant has been documented as part of traditional plant knowledge and symbolism in various cultures.
Ethnobotanical interest:
Hypericum perforatum is an ethnobotanically significant species, studied particularly from the perspective of the cultural history of plants, documentation of traditional uses, and botanical classification. It is a common research and teaching target in botany.
Disclaimer:
We sell ethnobotanical herbs and plant specimens for research and educational purposes only. We do not recommend or market these products as food, and they are not sold for food use. This product description is informative and does not contain any health, use or medical claims. Finnish legislation applies to the use of the product, and the user is responsible for the legality of the use of the product.
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