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UK Gooseneck Loosestrife

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Gooseneck Loosestrife
Lysimachia clethroides
Family: Primulaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Gooseneck Loosestrife
Scientific Name Lysimachia clethroides
Main Color White
Plant Type Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Month Found Sep
Image Lysimachia-008
Photographer DP
Location Found Kingston Lacy
Country Found UK

Flower Details

Description

Gooseneck Loosestrife is a perennial plant known for its arching spikes of small, white flowers that resemble a goose's neck. It typically grows to a height of 60-90 cm and has lance-shaped leaves. The plant blooms in mid to late summer, adding a graceful touch to gardens.

Distribution

Native to East Asia, particularly China and Japan, it is also cultivated in temperate regions worldwide for ornamental purposes.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not considered safe for human consumption.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on pets.

Active Compounds

None known.

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