Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Purple Loosestrife |
| Scientific Name | Lythrum salicaria |
| MainColor | Magenta |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Native |
| Season Found | July (Jul - Aug) |
| ImageUrl | Lythrum-001 |
| Photographer | Gita |
| Location Found | Essex |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 14 August 2026 |
| Photo Quality | A |
Flower Details
Description
A tall, showy perennial with spikes of purple-pink flowers, commonly found along riverbanks, ditches, and wetlands. In the UK it is valued for supporting pollinators but is considered highly invasive in North America.
Distribution
Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa; widespread in the UK.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Traditionally used in herbal medicine for diarrhoea, bleeding, and wounds due to its astringent properties.
Edibility
Not usually eaten.
Human Toxicity
Non_ToxicGenerally considered non-toxic.
Pet Toxicity
Not Toxic
Active Compounds
Tannins, flavonoids, ellagitannins.