Whorled Yellow Loosestrife

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Physical Characteristics

Lysimachia quadrifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Maine to Virginia, west to Wisconsin and Illinois.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Tea The dried leaves have been used as a tea substitute[207].

Medicinal Uses

Astringent Emetic Stomachic Women's complaints The whole plant is astringent and stomachic[46]. A tea made from the plant is used in the treatment of women's complaints, kidney and bowel problems[222, 257]. A tea made from the roots is diuretic and emetic[222, 257].

Known Hazards

None known