Lythrum junceum

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Lythrum junceum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Lythrum
Species:
L. junceum
Binomial name
Lythrum junceum
Synonyms

Lythrum graefferi

Lythrum junceum is a species of perennial herb in the family Lythraceae native to the Mediterranean Basin, West Asia and Macaronesia. [2] They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. They are associated with freshwater habitat. Individuals can grow to 0.2 m. [3] [4]

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References

  1. Kavak, S. (2014). "Lythrum junceum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2014: e.T164063A42328740. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T164063A42328740.en . Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  2. "Lythrum junceum Banks & Sol.; Russell, Nat. Hist. Aleppo ed. 2, 2: 253 (1794)". www.worldplants.de. World Plants: Complete Plant List. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  3. "Lythrum junceum Banks \u0026 Solander - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  4. Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Lythrum junceum (Creeping Loosestrife) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". www.maltawildplants.com. Retrieved 2022-03-05.