Flolape

European wand loosestrife

Lythrum virgatum L.
European wand loosestrife
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

Lythrum virgatum, known as European wand loosestrife, is a flowering plant in the Lythraceae family. It is native to wet areas of the Eurasian steppes and has been introduced to regions including France, Germany, and the United States. It is available commercially in unimproved and cultivated forms. In certain areas, it is classified as an invasive species.

Description

Lythrum virgatum is a member of the Lythraceae family and is found in wet habitats across its native range in the Eurasian steppes. It has been introduced to various parts of Europe and North America, including countries such as France, Germany, and the United States. The plant is offered by commercial suppliers in both its natural form and as cultivated varieties. However, in some regions, it is regarded as an invasive species due to its potential to outcompete native flora.

Other common names

European wand loosestrifepurple loosestrife

Distribution

RU · IE · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · DK · Denmark · Finland · Norway · Sweden · SE · NO · conterminous 48 United States · Albania · Altay · Austria · Belarus · Bulgaria · Central European Rus · China North-Central · Czechoslovakia · East European Russia · Germany · Greece · Hungary · Illinois · Italy

Synonyms

Lythrum acuminatumLythrum divaricatumLythrum elegansLythrum austriacumLythrum lusitanicumPythagorea virgataSalicaria virgataHexostemon virgatusLythrum roseum-superbum

Related species