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Name: Bird & Nature Adventures
Start: 2025-07-26T10:00:00-05:00
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Common St. John’s wort, an invasive medicinal plant, is blooming in the prairie.This herbaceous perennial gets its name because it typically blooms around June 24, which is St. John’s Day. Introduced from Europe, 'Hypericum perforatum' is known for its medicinal benefits but is also considered invasive due to its tendency to form dense patches that crowd out native species.To identify this plant, look for clusters of bright yellow flowers and small, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers have five petals and a burst of long, showy stamens at the center. The opposite leaves are marked by numerous tiny, translucent dots that become visible when held up to light.Despite its invasive nature, common St. John’s wort is valued for its medicinal properties. It has been used as an antioxidant, antidepressant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory remedy. Topical preparations are helpful for treating cuts, burns, and skin inflammations. For centuries, it has also been used to relieve mild depression and, it is important to note, combining it with other antidepressants can cause dangerous interactions. It may also interfere with the effectiveness of various common medications.What signs of summer do you see? Visit us for a hike or take a walk around your neighborhood looking for cyclical events influenced by seasonal changes.Photo: Aldo Leopold Nature Center#PhenologyUpdate #StJohnsWort #NatureAsMedicine #WIEnviroEd #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureIsForEveryone #EveryBodyOutside ...

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