noun
- Plural of hypericum; plants of the genus Hypericum, commonly known as St. John's wort, characterized by yellow flowers and often used in herbal medicine and ornamental gardening.
Usage: Botanical term; Often used in horticulture and herbal contexts
Examples
- The garden featured several varieties of hypericums with bright yellow blooms.
- Hypericums are popular ornamental shrubs in temperate climates.
- She planted hypericums along the border for their cheerful summer flowers.
- Many hypericums have been traditionally used in herbal remedies.
- The nursery stocks several cultivars of hypericums for landscaping projects.