Water-purslane

Lythrum portula

Lythrum portula is a species of flowering plant in the loosestrife family known by the common names water-purslane and spatulaleaf loosestrife. It is native to Europe, and it is found in parts of western North America as an introduced species. It often grows in moist habitat, such as marshes.

Scientific name

Lythrum portula

Family

Lythraceae

IUCN status

LC