Lythrum salicaria
Herbe aux coliques
Purple Loosestrife
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 10-12 mm |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate, Cordate |
| Height | 50-100 cm |
Description
Lythrum is derived from the Greek word for blood, ‘lythron’, which refers to its ability to stem blood. ‘Salicaria’ refers to the willow-like leaves, Salix being the Latin name for willow.
An erect, downy perennial with square stems, branched above.
Flowers
Flowers in whorls in terminal spikes.
Leaves
Cordate heart-shaped, Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Basal: heart-shaped.
Upper: long, pointed, opposite on the stems, 10 cm.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: 3-4 mm, tiny seeds.
Medical
Whole plant: effective treatment for diarrhoea and gastro-intestinal disorders.
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