Seasonal Wild Flowers

Tutsan

Hypericum androsaemum

Hypericaceae

June to August

It is found throughout the country except for parts of the

Midlands and the Northeast.

See the BSBI distribution map for Tutsan

It grows in shady places such as woods, hedges and cliff

ledges.

It is also cultivated and is spread by birds.

Tutsan is a native shrub growing up to 1m.

Flowers are golden yellow and up to 2.5cm.

There are 3 styles and numerous stamens.

The stamens are the same length as the petals.

Sepals are enequal and persistent.

Leaves are wide ovals, up to 15cm and semi-deciduous.

Berries turn fom green to red to black.

The stems are 2 ridged and often red.

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Tutsan shrub

Many stamens, 3 styles

Unequal sepals, young fruits

Red fruits

Mature, black fruits

Leaves