Purple-loosestrife

Lythrum salicaria

Lythrum salicaria or purple-loosestrife is a flowering plant belonging to the family Lythraceae. It should not be confused with other plants sharing the name loosestrife that are members of the genus Lysimachia in the family Primulaceae. This herbaceous perennial plant is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and eastern Australia.

Scientific name

Lythrum salicaria

Family

Lythraceae

IUCN status

LC