Fourflower yellow loosestrife facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fourflower yellow loosestrife |
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Lysimachia
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quadriflora
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The fourflower yellow loosestrife (scientific name: Lysimachia quadriflora) is a pretty plant. It's a type of herb that grows from the ground. You can find it in the eastern parts of the United States and Canada. It belongs to the Primulaceae plant family.
About the Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife
This plant stands tall and straight. It can grow up to about 2 feet (0.6 meters) high. It has many branches that spread out.
Where it Grows
The fourflower yellow loosestrife loves to grow in wet places. You'll often see it in moist areas. It prefers soils that have a lot of calcium, like limestone.
Plant Parts
Its leaves are long and narrow. They feel quite firm. Their edges are mostly smooth. The flowers are very special. They grow in groups at the end of the stems. Each flower has five parts. They are bright yellow with a reddish spot in the middle. These beautiful flowers bloom in summer, usually from July to August.
Plant Life Cycle
Like many plants, the fourflower yellow loosestrife grows from seeds. It comes back year after year. This makes it a perennial plant. Its flowers help it make new seeds. These seeds can then grow into new plants.
