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.
John D. Byrd, Mississippi State University, Bugwood.org
Purple loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria
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