Lysimachia clethroides, the gooseneck loosestrife, is a species of flowering plant, traditionally classified in the family Primulaceae.
The inflorescence is bent with a sparsely haired axis, reaching a length of 0.3 to 0.4 cm.
It is present in damp woodland margins, wet ravines and forests, sunny grassy hills, and mountain slopes at elevations of 300–2,100 m (980–6,890 ft) above sea level.
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
[4] In China, most commonly in Chaoshan region, leaves from lysimachia clethroides are used in culinary as leaf vegetable, for making salads, stir-fried dishes, or soups.