Swamp loosestrife, Waterwillow
Decodon verticillatus
Family: Lythraceae
What it is like
A small shrub with a woody base and several stems. It grows 2-3 m tall and 2-3 m wide.
There are 38 Lythrum species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in wetlands.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - herb
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Lythrum verticillatum L.;