St John's-wort

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Species information
Natural environment
• Temperate and subtropical climates
Stem
• Oblong, around 12 mm long
Flowers
• Bright yellow in colour
Usage
• Medicine

St John's-wort is a species of perennial herb, widely known as an herbal treatment for depression.

St John's-wort has healing properties, and is used in wizarding remedies: dried St John's-wort leaves are used in the treatment of mad dog bites.

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