Lythraceae

  • Family

    Lythraceae (Magnoliophyta)

  • Scientific Name

    Lythraceae

  • Common Names

    Loosestrife Family

  • Description

    Number of genera: 27

    Number of species: 575

    Distribution (from PLANTAE): This family is widespread in tropical countries, with relatively few species in temperate regions.

  • Floras and Monographs

    Lythraceae: [Book] Britton, Nathaniel L. & Millspaugh, Charles F. 1920. The Bahama Flora.

    Lythraceae: [Book] Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.