Hypericum calycinum
Aaron's Beard, Aaron's Beard
Other regional names: Creeping St. John's Wort
- Creeping St. John's Wort
Also known as: Androsaemum calycinum (L.) T.Lestib. +10 more
- Androsaemum calycinum (L.) T.Lestib.
- Ascyrum calycinum (L.) Poir.
- Ascyrum coriaceum Moench
- Eremanthe calycina (L.) Spach
- Eremanthe venosa (Lam.) K.Koch
- Hypericum calycinum f. luteum N.Robson
- Hypericum calycinum var. acutifolium Choisy
- Hypericum grandiflorum Salisb.
- Hypericum venosum Lam.
- Norysca calycina (L.) Blume
- Norysca venosa (Lam.) Blume
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Hypericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte or subshrub.
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Hypericum calycinum (commonly known as Aaron's beard) is a rhizomatous plant within the Hypericaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bulgaria, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Krym, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Tasmania, Transcaucasus, Yugoslavia