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Lythrum californicum

California Loosestrife
Also known as: Lythrum alatum var. breviflorum A.Gray +6 more
  • Lythrum alatum var. breviflorum A.Gray
  • Lythrum alatum var. linearifolium A.Gray
  • Lythrum album var. linearifolium (A.Gray) Koehne
  • Lythrum breviflorum (A.Gray) S.Watson
  • Lythrum linearifolium (A.Gray) Small
  • Lythrum parvulum Nieuwl.
  • Lythrum sanfordii Greene
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Lythraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Lythrum californicum (commonly known as California loosestrife) is a herbaceous perennial within the Lythraceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Kansas, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah

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