Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). Could be either Imperforate SJW or Perforate SJW from the flower, but this is Perforate SJW because the leaves of the flowers in all these images have tiny translucent dots on the leaves (see later images) - hence "perforate".

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (17/06/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). Could be either Imperforate SJW or Perforate SJW from the flower, but this is Perforate SJW because the leaves of the flowers in all these images have tiny translucent dots on the leaves (see later images) - hence "perforate".

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). You can see why people that don't know their flowers think this to be Ragwort (poisonous to horses) - although you wouldn't want horses to eat this anyway as it does a similar thing to Buttercups - causes photosensitisation (skin irritation, lesions and sunburn) but can cause more systemic issues as well.

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (13/06/2020) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). You can see why people that don't know their flowers think this to be Ragwort (poisonous to horses) - although you wouldn't want horses to eat this anyway as it does a similar thing to Buttercups - causes photosensitisation (skin irritation, lesions and sunburn) but can cause more systemic issues as well.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). We have loads of it in this area. Whilst the horses sometimes graze from here (on all the grass) they never seem interested in it, but are under close supervision!

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (13/06/2020) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). We have loads of it in this area. Whilst the horses sometimes graze from here (on all the grass) they never seem interested in it, but are under close supervision!

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). Petals have little black bits on them too although they are often very small so not very obvious!

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (17/06/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). Petals have little black bits on them too although they are often very small so not very obvious!

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). Anthers have little black bits on them.

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (17/06/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). Anthers have little black bits on them.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). The reddish stigma atop its long style surrounded by a mass of stamens and anthers.

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (17/06/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). The reddish stigma atop its long style surrounded by a mass of stamens and anthers.

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (29/05/2020) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). A young plant.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). A mass of flowers - bright yellow with glaucous/pale green foliage.

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (23/06/2020) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). A mass of flowers - bright yellow with glaucous/pale green foliage.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). Lots of young buds - they always have lots of little black bits on them.

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (23/06/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). Lots of young buds - they always have lots of little black bits on them.

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (23/06/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). Grey-green foliage.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). Clearly showing the perforated nature of the leaves. Imperforate doesn't have these, so simply hold a leaf up to the light and you have your ID!

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (17/06/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block). Clearly showing the perforated nature of the leaves. Imperforate doesn't have these, so simply hold a leaf up to the light and you have your ID!

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (17/06/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank rear of stable block).

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (20/06/2022) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (mound behind the pond).

Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield (on the waste ground hilly bit at the back of the pond). These are developing fruits.

Perforate St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (29/07/2021) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield (on the waste ground hilly bit at the back of the pond). These are developing fruits.