species 7,908 observations

Gooseneck Loosestrife

Lysimachia clethroides

Field notes

Lysimachia clethroides, the gooseneck loosestrife, is a species of flowering plant, traditionally classified in the family Primulaceae. It was transferred to the family Myrsinaceae based on a molecular phylogenetic study, but this family was later merged into the Primulaceae.

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103 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Banded Hairstreak, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Great Black Digger Wasp, Great Golden Digger Wasp 103

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Organic
Resists: Rabbits Wet soil
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Perennial Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.