Tufted Loosestrife
Lysimachia thyrsiflora

Family: Primrose Family (Primulaceae), (Yellow Loosestrife Family (Myrsinaceae))

Group: Loosestrifes

Distinctive features: Small yellow flowers in globe-shaped paired clusters. Wet areas.

Flowers: Yellow;  5 parts (petals);  Small yellow flowers in globe-shaped paired clusters. Summer.

Leaves: Opposite.

Habitat: Wet Areas;  Wet areas, usually in water.

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 266    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 345   

Native/Non-native: Native

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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Tufted Loosestrife (Lysimachia thyrsiflora)

Tufted Loosestrife, growing in water.

Tufted Loosestrife (Lysimachia thyrsiflora)

Another plant, showing the flower "balls".

Tufted Loosestrife (Lysimachia thyrsiflora)

The globe-shaped flower clusters are paired.

Tufted Loosestrife (Lysimachia thyrsiflora)

Closer view of the flower clusters.

Tufted Loosestrife (Lysimachia thyrsiflora)

Pair of flower clusters.

Tufted Loosestrife (Lysimachia thyrsiflora)

Closeup view of individual flowers.

Tufted Loosestrife (Lysimachia thyrsiflora)

Seeds.

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