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Moneywort

Lysimachia nummularia

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 (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Ericales (ツツジ目)
Family
Primulaceae
Genus
Lysimachia
Species
Lysimachia nummularia (Moneywort)

Names in Other Languages

French lysimaque nummulaire
German Pfennigkraut

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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Garden Loosestrife
Lysimachia vulgaris
Least Concern
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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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arctic starflower
Lysimachia europaea
Least Concern
View all species in Lysimachia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moneywort?
The scientific name of Moneywort is Lysimachia nummularia. It belongs to the genus Lysimachia.
What is the conservation status of Moneywort?
Moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Moneywort live?
Moneywort 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 Moneywort belong to?
Moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia) belongs to the genus Lysimachia, which is part of the taxonomic family Primulaceae.
Is Moneywort endangered?
No, Moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Moneywort belong to?
Moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Moneywort?
The closest relatives of Moneywort in the genus Lysimachia include arctic starflower, Bog Loosestrife, broad-leaf yellow loosestrife, chaffweed, Garden Loosestrife.

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 🐾
Garden Loosestrife
Lysimachia vulgaris
LC 🐾
sea milkwort
Lysimachia maritima
LC 🐾
Gooseneck Loosestrife
Lysimachia clethroides
NE 🐾
Lance-Leaf Loosestrife
Lysimachia hybrida
LC
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Moneywort
Lysimachia nummularia
LC
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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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