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Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is an invasive plant of wetlands. It is a native of Europe and was first detected in Northeastern United States in the early 1800's.

Purple loosestrife is widespread in the United States and Canada.

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