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Crosswort

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Ericales)
Family
Primulaceae
Genus
Lysimachia
Species
Lysimachia quadrifolia (Crosswort)

Names in Other Languages

French lysimaque à quatre feuilles

Similar Species in Lysimachia

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American Starflower
Lysimachia borealis
Not Evaluated
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arctic starflower
Lysimachia europaea
Least Concern
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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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Ciliate Loosestrife
Lysimachia ciliata
Not Evaluated
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Common Pimpernel
Lysimachia arvensis
Least Concern
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Dotted Loosestrife
Lysimachia punctata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crosswort?
The scientific name of Crosswort is Lysimachia quadrifolia. It belongs to the genus Lysimachia.
Where does Crosswort live?
Crosswort is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Crosswort belong to?
Crosswort (Lysimachia quadrifolia) belongs to the genus Lysimachia, which is part of the taxonomic family Primulaceae.
What kingdom does Crosswort belong to?
Crosswort (Lysimachia quadrifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Crosswort?
The closest relatives of Crosswort in the genus Lysimachia include American Starflower, arctic starflower, Bog Loosestrife, broad-leaf yellow loosestrife, chaffweed.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Lysimachia — 19 Species

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