Lythrum virgatum
European Wand Loosestrife, Purple Loosestrife
Also known as: Hexostemon virgatus (L.) Raf. +10 more
- Hexostemon virgatus (L.) Raf.
- Lythrum acuminatum Willd.
- Lythrum austriacum Jacq.
- Lythrum elegans Schur
- Lythrum lusitanicum Mill.
- Lythrum roseum-superbum Abbey
- Lythrum virgatum f. semimersum Glück
- Lythrum virgatum f. submersum Glück
- Lythrum virgatum f. terrestre Glück
- Pythagorea virgata (L.) Raf.
- Salicaria virgata (L.) Moench
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or helophyte.
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Lythrum virgatum (commonly known as European Wand Loosestrife or Purple Loosestrife) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial within the Lythraceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Altay, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, China North-Central, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krasnoyarsk, Krym, Mongolia, North Caucasus, Romania, South European Russia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Tuva, Ukraine, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, France, Germany, Great Britain, Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, North European Russia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington