Fringed Loosestrife - Lysimachia ciliata

Fun fact: This plant offers oil instead of nectar as a reward to its pollinators.

Habitat: Mesic, mixed forest

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Ferdy Christant

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What is the purpose of the oil? Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Not sure. I assume they use it for cooking. It would be useful in making deep-fried nectar nuggets. Posted one year ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Oil think about it. Posted one year ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      I just hope they don't boil the oil as that would spoil the oil. Posted one year ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Oilright. Posted one year ago

The Fringed loosestrife

"Lysimachia ciliata", the fringed loosestrife, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is an erect herbaceous perennial growing to 120 cm tall and 60 cm broad, with opposite, simple leaves, and smooth green stems.

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Similar species: Ericales

Species identified by Christine Young