What is Lysimachia?

Lysimachia is a genus of flowering plants that is classified as a member of the Primuleceae family. However, this genus is part of the Myrsinaceae family according to a molecular phylogenetic study. Since 2010, the family consists of 17 species, most of which are called Loosestife. Most species grow yellow flowers, while others grow white. Plants reach a height of 3 feet (0.9 m) and have greenish yellow leaves that develop during the middle of summer. Most plants in this family are durable and tender, such as dwarf varieties like lysimachia japonica . In order to help the plants prosper, fertile soil with adequate drainage together with partially shaded sun is important. Plants grow in humid conditions and therefore commonly occur in subtropical areas of the northern hemisphere or in marshy terrains. These plants are perennials and annuals that tend to become invasive.Ders or margins of some gardeners. One such kind is Lysimachia ciliata , commonly named fRinged Loosestife, which was also awarded the Garden (AGM). Lysimachia Nummularia or creeping Jenny is another species that is commonly grown, along with Lysimachia Clethroles , or Hussitement Loosestife, which is a Japanese variety. All varieties are invasive weeds and require care and alert to prevent them from spreading. It is possible to prevent them from spreading them simply by pulling out new germs.

These flowering plants are mainly used in vases, hanging baskets or to cover banks. Due to the rapid spread of plants, they have become a preferred plant for carpets for some gardeners who grow them under the shadow of trees. These plants prefer growth near water bodies, but are also suitable for rock Garduns. Another use of these plants is the food source for larvae dotted moths, gray pug and several other butterflyand moths.

plants in the genus Lysimachie are edible and without toxin. Some believe that these sweet and salty flavored herbs come into the liver, kidneys and bladder to treat jaundice, the number of urine and citranguria. Another healing use it has is that it can be applied to externally to treat ulcers, infections and poisonous snakes. The herb is usually sold in the housing as a quick solving granules, with instructions on how to take care of it into tea, even if it can also be applied externally.