Hypericum sp.
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Family: Hypericaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Hypericum sp. is a non-native California annual in the Hypericaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Euphorbia: Euphorbia has milky sap and tiny flowers in cups; Hypericum has clear sap and showy yellow flowers.; vs Lysimachia: Lysimachia has stamens separate, not bundled; Hypericum's stamens cluster into 3-5 distinct bunches.; vs Lonicera: Lonicera is a woody vine or shrub; Hypericum is herbaceous with opposite leaves.; vs Dendromecon: Dendromecon is a woody shrub with 4 petals; Hypericum is herbaceous with 5 petals.; vs Mentzelia: Mentzelia has rough, sandpapery leaves; Hypericum has smooth leaves with translucent dots.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hypericum sp. native to California?
No. Hypericum sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Hypericum sp. belong to?
Hypericum sp. is in the Hypericaceae family, genus Hypericum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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