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John D. Byrd,
Mississippi State University,
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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.

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Lythrum salicariaPurple LoosestrifeNAPIS Maps
News
01/15/2010 The Toll of Invasive Species Stowing Away in Imports
10/01/2009 Biocontrol Beetles Released in WashburnCounty
09/20/2009 New Invasive Plant Emerges
08/28/2009 Beetles Feasting on Weeds in NJ Wetlands
08/22/2009 Mile a Minute, Purple Loosestrife Among Weeds
08/20/2009 Beetles Released to Combat Invasive Plants

Links
Biological Control - H. transversovittatus
USGS Factsheet
Biology and Biological Control
Biological Control -G. calmariensis and G. pusilla
Indiana Invasive Species Purple Loosestrife
Plant Conservation Alliance Poster
Natural Resources Conservation Service Profile
 
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