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Not uncommon in Argyll but rare further north. In bare ground at edges of tracks. Flower diameter c 8-12 mm ID: Told from other St John's Worts by petals being hardly longer than sepals. Easily told as a St John's Wort by the large number of stamens and the translucent glands visible when leaf held up to the light. Other features: Stem very thin, with 2 raised lines. Leaves and petals often with black dots around the margin on the underside. Plant hairless, trailing along the ground. |