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Purple loosestrife

Lythrum salicaria

Description:

Fuchsia inflorescences that attracted lepidopterans and numerous bees. This is a wetland plant that was introduced from Europe in the 19th century for homeopathic and medicinal qualities.

Habitat:

Along a large pond. Invasive (and present) in all states except FL.

1 Species ID Suggestions

joanbstanley
joanbstanley 10 years ago
Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria


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1 Comment

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 10 years ago

Thank you for the ID, Joanbstanley!

mauna Kunzah
Spotted by
mauna Kunzah

New York, USA

Spotted on Jul 31, 2013
Submitted on Jul 31, 2013

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