Habitats:
Grassland, hedgerows, meadows, roadsides, wasteland, wetland, woodland.
Fruit:
A 3-chambered, dry, ovate seed capsule, up to 6mm in size. The capsule opens lengthwise to release its black and shiny seeds.
Leaves:
Simple, untoothed leaves. Leaves are small, oval to lanceolate, almost clasping the stems. The leaves are in opposite pairs along the stems and are covered in numerous translucent dots.
Other Names:
Amber, Cammock, Chase-Devil, Common Goatweed, Common St John's Wort, Demon Chaser, Devil Chaser, Devil's Flight, Devil's Scourge, Goatsbeard, God's Wonder Plant, Grace of God, Hardhay, Herb John, Human Blood, Klamathweed, Oil of Jesus, Penny John, Racecourse Weed, Rosin Rose, Rosin Rose, Spotted St John's Wort, St Columba's Flower, Tipton Weed, Touch-and-heal.