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Plant ID #874114

Asked June 21, 2024, 4:31 PM EDT

Can you ID this plant in my yard? Portland Oregon. It’s in my native plant garden and I’m not sure if it’s a weed or native/beneficial. Thanks! 

Multnomah County Oregon

Expert Response

Hi Jenna and thanks for your picture of your mystery flower. It is St. John's Wort. Although there are some cultivars which are probably OK, it is actually considered a Level B invasive plant in Oregon. It shouldn't be too hard to remove through pulling by hand, especially since it is not widespread in your yard yet.

https://www.oregon.gov/oda/shared/Documents/Publications/Weeds/StJohnswortProfile.pdf

Thanks so much for getting it identified and for having a native plant garden in your yard!
Rhonda Frick-Wright Replied June 24, 2024, 7:09 PM EDT

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