Lythrum virgatum, the wand loosestrife, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lythraceae, native to wet areas of the Eurasian steppes, and introduced to France, Germany, and the United States.[1] The unimproved species and a number of cultivars are available from commercial suppliers.[2] It is considered an invasive species in some jurisdictions.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Lythraceae |
| Genus: | Lythrum |
| Species: | L. virgatum
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Cultivars
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Lythrum virgatum L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Lythrum virgatum wand loosestrife". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
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- ^ "European wand loosestrife Lythrum virgatum L." invasiveplantatlas.org. Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. October 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Lythrum virgatum 'Dropmore Purple'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
RHS Plants for pollinators ... Synonyms; Lythrum salicaria 'Dropmore Purple' ... 36 suppliers
- ^ "Lythrum virgatum 'Happiness'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
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- ^ "Lythrum virgatum 'Hélène'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
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- ^ "Lythrum virgatum 'Joy'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
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- ^ "Lythrum virgatum pale-flowered". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
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- ^ "Lythrum virgatum 'Rose Queen'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
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- ^ "Lythrum virgatum 'Rosy Gem'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
RHS Plants for pollinators ... Synonyms; Lythrum salicaria 'RoseyGem' ... 11 suppliers
- ^ "Lythrum virgatum 'The Bride'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Lythrum virgatum 'The Rocket'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
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