Loosestrife Species Stock Video Footage
Lythraceae is a family of flowering plants, including 32 genera, with about 620 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees.The larger genera include Cuphea (275 spp.), Lagerstroemia (56), Nesaea (50), Rotala (45), and Lythrum (35). It also includes the pomegranate (Punica granatum, formerly in Punicaceae) and the water caltrop (Trapa natans, formerly in Trapaceae). Lythraceae has a worldwide distribution, with most species in the tropics, but ranging into temperate climate regions as well. The family is named after the type genus, Lythrum, the loosestrifes (e.g. Lythrum salicaria purple loosestrife) and also includes henna (Lawsonia inermis). It now includes the pomegranate, formerly classed in a separate family Punicaceae. The family also includes the widely cultivated crape myrtle trees. Learn more about Loosestrife
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Loosestrife Species Videos
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Conservation Status |
|---|---|---|
| Henna(2 videos) | Lawsonia inermis | — |
| Loosestrife(9 videos) | Lysimachia verticillata | — |
| Pomegranate(10 videos) | Punica granatum | — |
| Purple Lythrum(6 videos) | Lythrum salicaria | Least concern |
| Tufted Yellow-loosestrife(4 videos) | Lysimachia thyrsiflora | — |