Saturday, February 19, 2011

Purple Loosestrife

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.

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6 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    very pretty! the color is gorgeous.

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  2. Gemma WisemanFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    O so lovely! Such a strong, dramatic colour!

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  3. JamaFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    They are so pretty, with such eye catching color.

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  4. lotusleafFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    It is so pretty, you can overlook its invasiveness.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Great picture!!
    The flowers look beautiful.
    But very invasive in Ontario, Canada as well.
    Gisela.

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  6. Pat - ArkansasFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Terribly invasive, and subject to intense eradication procedures, but still a beautiful flowering plant. Nice photo.

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