description Moneywort Overview
Moneywort usually refers to Lysimachia nummularia, a low-growing perennial plant in the primrose family, Primulaceae. Native to Europe, it has creeping stems, opposite rounded leaves, and solitary yellow flowers with five petals. The common name describes the coin-like shape of its leaves. Moneywort favors moist soils and is often grown as ground cover, but it has escaped cultivation and is regarded as invasive in some regions outside its native range.
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What is Moneywort?
Moneywort usually refers to Lysimachia nummularia, a low-growing perennial in the primrose family, Primulaceae. It has creeping stems, rounded opposite leaves, and solitary yellow flowers.
Why is Lysimachia nummularia called Moneywort?
The common name refers to the leaves' round, coin-like shape. The leaves grow opposite one another along creeping stems, creating a low mat.
What color are Moneywort flowers?
Moneywort produces solitary yellow flowers with five petals. They stand out against the plant's low green foliage during its flowering season.
Is Moneywort a trailing or upright plant?
Moneywort is mainly a trailing, low-growing plant. Its creeping stems allow it to spread across soil and can make it useful as ground cover, although that same habit may require management.
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