Found predominantly in Europe and Asia, the dotted loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) is an ornamental marsh species of the primrose family in the order Ericales.
Its name is a reference to the tiny black dots on the backside of its spear-shaped bright green or variegated leaves. Blooming in early summer, its small star-shaped flowers grow in string-like patterns in between the leaves. Their color ranges from pale yellow to golden yellow – the more sunshine they get, the brighter they become. The dotted loosestrife prefers a cool climate, so it is best planted by pond sides or streambanks, but it also survives in shade or partial shade.
You can check out our gorgeous dotted loosestrives by the Bridge Pond near the Lion and Tiger Enclosures.
Source: Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park
