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Lythrum salicaria This is a picture of Lythrum salicaria at Patapsco Valley State Park in Howard County, Maryland. Geotagged,Lythrum salicaria,Spiked loosestrife,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Lythrum salicaria

This is a picture of Lythrum salicaria at Patapsco Valley State Park in Howard County, Maryland.

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The Lythrum calicaria

''Lythrum salicaria'' or purple-loosestrife is a flowering plant belonging to the family Lythraceae. It should not be confused with other plants sharing the name loosestrife that are members of the genus ''Lysimachia'' in the family Primulaceae. This herbaceous perennial plant is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and eastern Australia.

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Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Aug 18, 2021. Captured Aug 14, 2021 08:59 in 6129-6119 River Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075, USA.
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  • SM-G991U
  • f/1.8
  • 1/1s
  • ISO160
  • 5.4mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.