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
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Lythrum
Species:
L. flagellare
Binomial name
Lythrum flagellare

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Lythrum flagellare - Species Details". Atlas of Florida Plants.
  2. ^ "Flower Friday: Florida loosestrife". Florida Wildflower Foundation. February 7, 2020.