Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Lythrum salicaria is a tall, herbaceous perennial known for its spikes of magenta to purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and opposite along the stem.

Flowers: The plant produces tall spikes of magenta to purple, six-petaled flowers.

Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, including marshes and pond edges.

Distribution: Purple loosestrife is native to Europe and Asia but has become invasive in North America.

Occurrence
A few plants down near crick. Not as invasive as touted

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