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Garden Loosestrife

Lysimachia vulgaris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Ericales (خلنجيات)
Family
Primulaceae
Genus
Lysimachia
Species
Lysimachia vulgaris (Garden Loosestrife)

Names in Other Languages

French lysimaque commune
German Gewöhnlicher Gilbweiderich

Similar Species in Lysimachia

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Bog Loosestrife
Lysimachia terrestris
Not Evaluated
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broad-leaf yellow loosestrife
Lysimachia pendens
Critically Endangered
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chaffweed
Lysimachia minima
Vulnerable
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sea milkwort
Lysimachia maritima
Least Concern
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Gooseneck Loosestrife
Lysimachia clethroides
Not Evaluated
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Lance-Leaf Loosestrife
Lysimachia hybrida
Least Concern
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Moneywort
Lysimachia nummularia
Least Concern
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arctic starflower
Lysimachia europaea
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Garden Loosestrife?
The scientific name of Garden Loosestrife is Lysimachia vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Lysimachia.
What is the conservation status of Garden Loosestrife?
Garden Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Garden Loosestrife live?
Garden Loosestrife is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Garden Loosestrife belong to?
Garden Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) belongs to the genus Lysimachia, which is part of the taxonomic family Primulaceae.
Is Garden Loosestrife endangered?
No, Garden Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Garden Loosestrife belong to?
Garden Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Garden Loosestrife?
The closest relatives of Garden Loosestrife in the genus Lysimachia include arctic starflower, Bog Loosestrife, broad-leaf yellow loosestrife, chaffweed, sea milkwort.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Lysimachia — 19 Species

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arctic starflower
Lysimachia europaea
LC 🐾
Bog Loosestrife
Lysimachia terrestris
NE 🐾
broad-leaf yellow loosestrife
Lysimachia pendens
CR 🐾
chaffweed
Lysimachia minima
VU
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Garden Loosestrife
Lysimachia vulgaris
LC
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sea milkwort
Lysimachia maritima
LC 🐾
Gooseneck Loosestrife
Lysimachia clethroides
NE 🐾
Lance-Leaf Loosestrife
Lysimachia hybrida
LC 🐾
Moneywort
Lysimachia nummularia
LC 🐾
Ciliate Loosestrife
Lysimachia ciliata
NE 🐾
Common Pimpernel
Lysimachia arvensis
LC 🐾
Wailua River yellow loosestrife
Lysimachia iniki
CR 🐾
shiny-leaf yellow loosestrife
Lysimachia scopulensis
CR 🐾
Crosswort
Lysimachia quadrifolia
NE 🐾
American Starflower
Lysimachia borealis
NE 🐾
Swamp Loosestrife
Lysimachia thyrsiflora
NT 🐾
yellow pimpernel
Lysimachia nemorum
LC 🐾
Dotted Loosestrife
Lysimachia punctata
NE 🐾
European bog pimpernel
Lysimachia tenella
NE
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