"What's that?"

        he said.  I said - "Look up Lysimachia and see if I'm right."  It seems I was.  I have no idea when/whence it came; I only know it did not sneak in, but don't remember it being bought; or even stolen.
       I am, however, positive it was wanted and has never graced the Blip Stage before.  As I'm not overly bothered one way or t'other I can only presume it was an Alice choice.  I know next door has huge "stand" of them, but as far from us as possible and still be in their garden.
       I'd never heard of "Loosestrife" except when, many decades ago, Mam introduced us to "Purple Loosestrife" out in the wild somewhere; which I can't remember seeing much of since.
        "Because of its fast growth, abundant seed production, and soil changing abilities, purple loosestrife is extremely competitive. It forms thick, monoculture stands, outcompeting important native plant species for habitat and resources and therefore posing a direct threat to many species at risk."
       "The genus Lysimachia includes about 150 species of herbaceous and evergreen perennials and shrubs, mainly growing in damp grassland and woodland or near water in subtropical regions. Leaf shapes may vary, but leaves are often hairy. The five-petaled flowers can be shaped liked stars, saucers, or cups. They are most often white or yellow, and sometimes pink and purple." - BUT - while checking I discovered:-
       "~ ~ ~ the dotted loosestrife, yellow loosestrife or garden loosestrife, is a species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Primulaceae."  plus others.