Curtiss' Loosestrife (Lythrum curtissii)

Lythrum curtissii in bloom in Florida. Ruler for scale with very small flowers.

Photo Credit: Eric M Powell

Global Rank: G2 - Imperiled
Legal Status: N/A
Family: Lythraceae
State: FL, GA
Nature Serve ID: 140454
Lifeform: Forb/herb, Subshrub
Date Inducted in National Collection: 04/22/2024

Description:

Where is Curtiss' Loosestrife (Lythrum curtissii) located in the wild?

States & Provinces:

Curtiss' Loosestrife can be found in Florida, Georgia

Which CPC Partners conserve Curtiss' Loosestrife (Lythrum curtissii)?

The Jones Center at Ichauway

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Assigned 04/22/24

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Curtiss' Loosestrife (Lythrum curtissii) Characteristics

Nomenclature

Taxon	Lythrum curtissii
Authority	Fern.
Family	Lythraceae
CPC Number	6399
ITIS	27083
USDA	LYCU2
Duration	Perennial
Common Names	Curtis' Loosestrife
Associated Scientific Names	Lythrum curtissii
Distribution

State Rank

State	State Rank
Florida	S1
Georgia	S1

Ecological Relationships

Photos

Lythrum curtissii in bloom in Florida. Ruler for scale with very small flowers.

Photo Credit: Eric M Powell

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