species 1,466 observations
Roundfruit St. John's-wort
Hypericum sphaerocarpum
Field notes
Hypericum sphaerocarpum, the roundseed St. Johnswort or barrens St. John's wort, is a species of flowering plant in the St. John's wort family. It is native to the Eastern United States where it is primarily found in the Midwest and Mid-South as well as Ontario, Canada. Its preferred habitat is dry, calcareous glades and prairies.
Hypericum sphaerocarpum is a semi-woody perennial that produces clusters of yellow flowers in the summer. It is often confused with Hypericum dolabriforme where their ranges overlap. H. sphaerocarpum can be distinguished by its smaller flowers, glossy leaves, and patch-forming rhizomes.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it



Pallid Leafroller Moth, Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth, Black-shaded Platynota Moth, Parallel-banded Leafroller Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it

Ring-necked Duck, Alconeura macra
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors



Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Eastern Calligrapher, Golden Sweat Bee, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.