loosestrife

• Существительное, обозначающее различные травы и полукустарники, относящиеся к родам Lythrum или Lysimachia, часто встречающиеся во влажных местах обитания.

A noun referring to any of various herbs and subshrubs belonging to the genera Lythrum or Lysimachia, often found in moist habitats.

1. Lythrum speciesC2formalscientific

   Any of numerous herbs and subshrubs belonging to the genus Lythrum, often found in wet habitats and known for their showy purple flowers.

   Дербенник

   • The purple loosestrife is a common sight in wetlands across North America.
   • Gardeners often struggle to control the spread of loosestrife in their ponds.
   • Loosestrife can quickly dominate a marsh, outcompeting native plants.

2. Lysimachia speciesC2formalscientific

   Any of various herbs and subshrubs belonging to the genus Lysimachia, typically with yellow or white flowers.

   Виды вербейника

   • Yellow loosestrife, a member of the Lysimachia genus, brightens up damp meadows.
   • The creeping Jenny is a popular garden variety of loosestrife.
   • Botanists have identified several new species of loosestrife in Asia.

   Синонимыlysimachia