Lythrum salicaria, or purple loosestrife, is an invasive species that was introduced to North America from Eurasia by the nursery industry. Unfortunately it has made it out into the wild where it has quickly overtaken native plants, especially in wetland areas like Purgatory Creek where I took this photo.
6 comments:
very pretty! the color is gorgeous.
O so lovely! Such a strong, dramatic colour!
They are so pretty, with such eye catching color.
It is so pretty, you can overlook its invasiveness.
Great picture!!
The flowers look beautiful.
But very invasive in Ontario, Canada as well.
Gisela.
Terribly invasive, and subject to intense eradication procedures, but still a beautiful flowering plant. Nice photo.
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