Lythrum flagellare, also known as Florida loosestrife and lowland loosestrife, is a species of plant belonging to the family Lythraceae. It is endemic to U.S. state of Florida.[1] The flower is known for it is sprawling habit, hence the species epithet flagellare.[2]
| Lythrum flagellare | |
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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. flagellare
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| Binomial name | |
| Lythrum flagellare | |
References
edit- ^ a b "Lythrum flagellare - Species Details". Atlas of Florida Plants.
- ^ "Flower Friday: Florida loosestrife". Florida Wildflower Foundation. February 7, 2020.
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