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Purple Loosestrife

Lythrum salicaria

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Georgia, India), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Species

Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife)

Names in Other Languages

French salicaire commune

German Blutweiderich

Similar Species in Lythrum

Lythrum borysthenicum

Least Concern

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Thymeleaf loosestrife

Lythrum thymifolia

Not Evaluated

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Angled Purple Loosestrife

Lythrum alatum

Least Concern

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Threebract loosestrife

Lythrum tribracteatum

European wand loosestrife

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Loosestrife?

The scientific name of Purple Loosestrife is Lythrum salicaria. It belongs to the genus Lythrum.

What is the conservation status of Purple Loosestrife?

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purple Loosestrife live?

Purple Loosestrife is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Georgia, India), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, India, Mexico.

What family does Purple Loosestrife belong to?

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) belongs to the genus Lythrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Lythraceae.

Is Purple Loosestrife endangered?

No, Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Purple Loosestrife belong to?

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Purple Loosestrife?

The closest relatives of Purple Loosestrife in the genus Lythrum include hyssop loosestrife, Loosestrife, Thymeleaf loosestrife, Angled Purple Loosestrife, Threebract loosestrife.