Thymeleaf loosestrife
Lythrum thymifolia L.
Lythrum thymifolia L., commonly known as Thymeleaf loosestrife, is a species in the Lythraceae family. It was first described in 1753 and is native to a wide range of regions including Portugal, Bulgaria, the Balkans, North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. It is also found in several European countries such as France, Greece, and Italy, as well as in the United States, particularly in Alabama. The species is widely distributed across continents and is present in both conterminous 48 United States and East European Russia.
Description
Lythrum thymifolia is a member of the genus Lythrum and is characterized by its thyme-like leaves. It is found in various habitats and has a broad geographic range, spanning from the Iberian Peninsula to parts of North Africa and the Middle East. It is also present in the eastern Mediterranean, including the East Aegean Islands and the Crimean region. The species has been recorded in several countries, including Algeria, Morocco, Libya, and Kazakhstan. In addition to its presence in Europe, it is found in parts of North America, particularly in the southeastern United States. The plant's distribution reflects its adaptability to different environmental conditions.
Other common names
Thymeleaf loosestrife
Distribution
Portugal Continental · HR · Bulgaria · SE · Global · conterminous 48 United States · Alabama · Algeria · Baleares · East Aegean Is. · East European Russia · Egypt · France · Greece · Iran · Italy · Kazakhstan · Krym · Libya · Morocco · North Caucasus · Palestine · Portugal · Sardegna · South European Russi · Spain · Tunisia · Turkey · Ukraine · Uzbekistan
Synonyms
Lythrum hybridumLythrum melanospermumLythrum thymophyllumLythrum strictumMiddendorfia melanospermaMiddendorfia thymifoliaSalicaria thymifoliaSalica lythastrumChabraea serpyllifoliaEditeles thymifoliaLythrum hyssopifolia subsp. melanospermumLythrum hyssopifolia var. thymifoliaLythrum thymifolia var. diffusaLythrum thymifolia var. erectaLythrum hyssopifolia subsp. thymifolia
