Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun loosestrife

2 senses of loosestrife

Sense 1
loosestrife -- (any of numerous herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lythrum)
       => subshrub, suffrutex -- (low-growing woody shrub or perennial with woody base)

Sense 2
loosestrife -- (any of various herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lysimachia)
       => herb, herbaceous plant -- (a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests)