Saint-John’s-wort

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Also Known As	Hypericum

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Rose of Sharon (Hypericum calycinum)

Saint-John's-wort

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common Saint-John’s-wort Saint-Andrew’s-cross Saint-Peter’s-wort goldencup Saint-John’s-wort creeping Saint-John’s-wort

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