Whorled loosestrife facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Whorled loosestrife |
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Lysimachia
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quadrifolia
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The Whorled Loosestrife (Lysimachia quadrifolia) is a cool plant. People also call it whorled yellow loosestrife or crosswort. It's a type of herbaceous plant, which means it has soft stems, not woody ones like a tree. This plant belongs to the Primulaceae family. You can find it growing naturally in the eastern parts of the United States and Canada.
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What Does Whorled Loosestrife Look Like?
This plant can grow quite tall. It reaches up to about 3 feet (1 meter) high. Its roots are long but stay close to the ground. Sometimes, these roots even spread out on the surface.
The Whorled Loosestrife usually has simple stems. They do not have many branches. Its leaves are special because they have spots. The underside of the leaves is also a bit hairy.
How Are the Leaves Arranged?
The leaves grow in a unique way. They form circles around the stem. Each circle, called a "whorl," can have 3 to 7 leaves. This is why it's called "whorled" loosestrife!
What About Its Flowers?
The flowers of this plant are very pretty. They grow on long stalks. These stalks come out from where the leaves meet the stem. Each flower has five parts.
The flowers are bright yellow. They often have a reddish spot in the middle. Sometimes, the edges of the petals are also reddish. You might also see dark lines on the petals. These lines are called resin canals.
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