Azorean Loosestrife

Lysimachia azorica is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is endemic to the Azores, Portugal and is commonly found in woods, shrubland, forest plantations, embankments, roadsides and paths, in Sphagnum formations, at altitudes generally above 200 m (660 ft). It is present in all of the nine Azorean islands.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Azorean Loosestrife being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Lysimachia nemorum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Family

Primulaceae

Genus

Lysimachia

Species

Lysimachia azorica

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