Lysimachia arvensis (L.) U. Manns & A. Anderb.

Scarlet Pimpernel

Synonyms: Anagallis arvensis, Anagallis arvensis var. caerulea, Anagallis caerulea

CLASSIFICATION

Main Group: Plant

Sublevel 1: Angiosperm

Sublevel 2: Eudicot

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Family: Myrsinaceae

Genus: Lysimachia

Species: Lysimachia arvensis

STATUS IN NEW ENGLAND

Origin: Introduced

Invasive, Pest, or Pathogen?: Yes

Listing:
NH Comprehensive Invasive Plant List - Watch Species

Rarity Designations: None

BIOLOGY/ECOLOGY

Feeding Type: Photoautotroph

Type of Spores/Gametophytes: Two types of spores, unisexual gametophytes

HABITAT

Wetland Indicator Status: FACU

PHOTOS OF Lysimachia arvensis