lysimachia

/lɪˈsɪməkiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants, particularly the loosestrife, which is a common weed in wetlands.

“The local botanist discovered a rare species of lysi-machia in the marshy area near the lake.”

Synonyms

  • loosestrife
  • purple loosestrife

Antonyms

  • ornamental plant