Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
foenum-graecum
ID:
1106254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 15: 355 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105592

Common Names

  • Greek Hay
  • Greek Hayseed
  • Greek Hay-seed

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Description

Lysimachia foenum-graecum (also called Greek Hay Loosestrife, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as along stream banks and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lysimachia foenum-graecum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysimachia foenum-graecum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysimachia foenum-graecum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant but will benefit from regular watering during dry spells.

Where to Find Lysimachia foenum-graecum

Lysimachia foenum-graecum is native to China and can be found in moist meadows and along streams.

Species in the Lysimachia genus

Lysimachia vulgaris, Lysimachia scopulensis, Lysimachia scandens, Lysimachia ruhmeriana, Lysimachia santapaui, Lysimachia punctata, Lysimachia remotiflora, Lysimachia rapensis, Lysimachia radicans, Lysimachia thyrsiflora, Lysimachia terrestris, Lysimachia tenella, Lysimachia venosa, Lysimachia sumatranica, Lysimachia sikokiana, Lysimachia sertulata, Lysimachia serpyllifolia, Lysimachia baviensis, Lysimachia atropurpurea, Lysimachia assamica, Lysimachia eileta, Lysimachia eberhardtii, Lysimachia adoensis, Lysimachia ephemerum, Lysimachia maritima, Lysimachia minoricensis, Lysimachia linearifolia, Lysimachia leucantha, Lysimachia leschenaultii, Lysimachia liukiuensis, Lysimachia linum-stellatum, Lysimachia pendens, Lysimachia pilosa, Lysimachia pilophora, Lysimachia nemorum, Lysimachia nummularia, Lysimachia pacifica, Lysimachia oppositifolia, Lysimachia ohsumiensis, Lysimachia fraseri, Lysimachia dubia, Lysimachia cousiniana, Lysimachia forbesii, Lysimachia fletcheri, Lysimachia chenii, Lysimachia buxifolia, Lysimachia ciliata, Lysimachia clethroides, Lysimachia christinae, Lysimachia interjacens,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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