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Loosestrife and hummer. Purple(pink) loosestrife is considered an invasive species in Texas Lythrum calicaria,Lythrum salicaria Click/tap to enlarge

Loosestrife and hummer.

Purple(pink) loosestrife is considered an invasive species in Texas

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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 Slowbutsteady
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  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/6.3
  • 1/8000s
  • ISO2000
  • 174mm