Genus Lysimachia
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Short etymology:
A Linnaean name after a Greek physician, Lycimachus (fourth or fifth century) or after King Lacimachos (c 360–281 BCE) of Thracia. Their names mean lysi- = loosen, dissolution; mache = strife. The plant is alleged to have medicinal, calming properties; ‘loosestrife’.
Scientific name:
Lysimachia L.
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NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 1: 146-148 (1753)
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Year published:
1753
Observations of Taxon
Lysimachia nutans
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
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