lythrum

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A scientific noun referring to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as loosestrife, belonging to the family Lythraceae.

• 🇪🇸Nombre científico de un género de plantas con flor, comúnmente llamadas salicarias o hierbas de la plaga, pertenecientes a la familia Lythraceae.

1. Genus of flowering plants C1 formal scientific

   A taxonomic genus of herbaceous plants in the family Lythraceae, commonly known as loosestrife, often found in wetlands and used in gardens for their showy spikes of purple flowers.

   • Lythrum salicaria, known as purple loosestrife, is an invasive species in many regions.
   • Gardeners often plant Lythrum varieties to attract pollinators.
   • The genus Lythrum contains about 35 species worldwide.

   🇪🇸Lythrum (género de plantas)

   Sinónimos: loosestrife

2. Plant common name C1 formal scientific

   Any plant of the genus Lythrum, especially those with clusters of magenta or purple flowers, sometimes used in traditional herbal remedies.

   • Lythrum has been used in folk medicine for its astringent properties.
   • The leaves of Lythrum are sometimes brewed into a tea.
   • Loosestrife (Lythrum) is a common sight along riverbanks in summer.

   🇪🇸Lythrum (planta del género Lythrum)

   Sinónimos: loosestrife

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