Lythrum virgatum L. is a plant in the Lythraceae family, order Myrtales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Lythrum virgatum L.

Lythrum virgatum L.

Lythrum virgatum (wand loosestrife) is a Eurasian steppe flowering plant that is invasive in some areas and sold commercially.

Family
Genus
Lythrum
Order
Myrtales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Lythrum virgatum L.

Lythrum virgatum, commonly called wand loosestrife, is a flowering plant species belonging to the Lythraceae family. It is native to wetland habitats in the Eurasian steppes, and has been introduced to France, Germany, and the United States. Both the unimproved wild species and multiple cultivars are sold commercially. It is classified as an invasive species in some regions.

Photo: (c) Sebastian J. Dunkl, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sebastian J. Dunkl · cc-by-nc

Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Myrtales Lythraceae Lythrum

More from Lythraceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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