Lysimachia lydgatei explained

Lysimachia lydgatei is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae known by the common name Maui yellow loosestrife.[1] It is endemic to Hawaii, where there are only four occurrences remaining on the island of Maui, the total number of plants under 300.[2] It is federally listed as an endangered species of the United States.

This is a shrub growing up to 1.3 meters long and bearing solitary flowers. It grows in moist or wet shrublands on three ridges on West Maui.[2] It is always found alongside its relative, Lysimachia remyi.[3]

The plant is threatened by the invasion of non-native plant species in its habitat.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=LYLY USDA Plants Profile
  2. http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe?searchName=Lysimachia+lydgatei Lysimachia lydgatei.
  3. Marr, K. L and B. A. Bohm. (1997). A taxonomic revision of the endemic Hawaiian Lysimachia (Primulaceae) including three new species. Pac Sci 51(3) 254-87.