| Lythrum salicaria | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Lythraceae |
| Genus: | Lythrum |
| Species: | L. salicaria
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| Binomial name | |
| Lythrum salicaria | |
Lythrum salicaria or purple loosestrife[2] is a flowering plant belonging to the family Lythraceae. It should not be confused with other plants sharing the name loosestrife that are members of the family Primulaceae. Other names include spiked loosestrife and purple Lythrum. This herbaceous perennial is native to Europe and Asia,[3] and possibly Australia.[4]
- ^ Kavak, S. (2014). "Lythrum salicaria". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T164323A42329075. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T164323A42329075.en. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ Flora of NW Europe: Lythrum salicaria Archived 2008-02-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Lythrum salicaria - Plant Finder". www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Retrieved 2021-11-01.
- ^ Stajsic, Val (27 March 2018). "Lythrum salicaria L. Purple Loosestrife". VicFlora. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Retrieved 27 October 2022.