Loosestrife (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any of various herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lysimachia.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Hypernyms

• Herbaceous Plant

Hyponyms

• Lysimachia Clethroides Duby
• Lysimachia Nummularia
• Creeping Charlie
• Lysimachia Terrestris
• Lysimachia Ciliatum
• Lysimachia Vulgaris
• Lysimachia Nemorum
• Garden Loosestrife
• Lysimachia Quadrifolia
• Creeping Jenny

Meaning ²

Any of numerous herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lythrum.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The purple loosestrife that grew along the riverbank was a favorite of the local bees and butterflies.
• Loosestrife is often considered an invasive species in North America, outcompeting native plants for resources.
• The garden was overrun with purple loosestrife, which had spread quickly from a single plant.
• In some parts of Europe, loosestrife is used as a medicinal herb to treat various health issues.
• The botanical name for purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, reflects its resemblance to a small willow tree.

Hypernyms

• Suffrutex

Hyponyms

• Hyssop Loosestrife
• Lythrum Hyssopifolia
• Spiked Loosestrife
• Lythrum Salicaria