Family:

Dioscoreaceae

Habitat:

Ruderal meadows, forest edges

Growth habit:

Perennial herbaceous plant

Plant size:

1 - 2 m tall

Flower colour:

white-greenish

Flowering time

May - June

Leaf characteristics:

heart-shaped stalked, reticulate

Flower characteristics:

Flower unisexual, in axillary racemes

Fruits:

red berries

Special features:

The twining stem is a special identifying feature. Loosestrife is usually found in fresh, loose, nutrient-rich and calcareous soils. The loosestrife is thermophilic and prefers fresh and nutritious soil.