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fringed loosestrife

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Also known as: Steironema ciliatum
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Fringed loosestrife (Lysimachia ciliatum) is a perennial herb native to eastern North America. It is characterized by ciliate leaves and yellow flowers. This plant belongs to the genus Lysimachia, which is part of the family Primulaceae.12

Loosestrife, in general, refers to ornamental plants from the Lythraceae family, particularly the genera Lythrum and Decodon, as well as Lysimachia from the Primulaceae family. While some loosestrife species, like purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), are considered invasive weeds in North America, fringed loosestrife is a distinct species within the Lysimachia genus.2

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