Plant:
Erect, softly woody perennial distinguished from indigenous Hypericum spp. by its creeping underground stems; it produces many, slender, erect stems up to 1 m high in summer and spreading, prostrate stems in winter.
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Leaves:
Light green, up to 25 mm long x 5 mm wide with translucent oil glands.
- No leaf photo available
Flowers:
Bright yellow with black oil glands on the margins of the petals, up to 20 mm across, October–January.
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Fruit:
Brown, three-valved capsules up to 10 mm long.
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4. Distribution
5. Habitats invaded
Mountain and lowland fynbos, grassland, watercourses, wetlands, old lands, orchards.
6. Poisonous
Yes - Whole plant, causing photosensisitivity.
7. Irritant
Yes - Skin (sap).
8. Ecological threat / Impact
Competes with and replaces indigenous and pasture species. Poisonous to livestock.
9. Methods of reproduction and dispersal
No method of reproduction and dispersal info available
