Hypericum perforatum subspecies veronense

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Etymology of Hypericum perforatum subspecies veronense: The name of the genus, "Hypericum", derives from Ancient Greek "ὑπερικόν" [yperikón], a variant of "ὑπέρεικος" [ypérikos], from "ὑπέρ" [ypér], meaning "over" and "ἐρείκη" [eriki], meaning "an area of open, uncultivated land, typically on acid, sandy soil"; the name alludes to its favorite habitat. Latin "perforatum" refers to the perforated appearance of the plant's leaves (by the stems). "Veronense" means "of Verona", referring to the region where the subspecies was initially discovered.

There are a total of 8 Hypericum kinds (species and subspecies) in the Cypriot habitat, and one of them appears exclusively in the occupied Cyprus north. Three of the eight kinds are unfortunately endangered to extinction.

Hypericum perforatum subsp. veronense is a species encountered at medium to high altitudes, and more specifically from 600-1525 metres. That means it grows in the Troodos and Pentadactylos mountains and their foothills, as well as in the Akamas region. It distinguishes itself from the rest as its leaves are sessile or subsessile, with a margin plane. Also, it bears ascending inflorescence branches. It is similar to Hypericum confertum subsp. stenobotrys but the latter has no branches. Hypericum perforatum subspecies veronense's flowering period is between May and July.