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Purple loosestrife, Biesbosch, Netherlands Growing in great numbers around the edges of creeks in NP de Biesbosch. Biesbosch,Europe,Geotagged,Lythrum salicaria,Netherlands,Purple loosestrife,Summer,World Click/tap to enlarge

Purple loosestrife, Biesbosch, Netherlands

Growing in great numbers around the edges of creeks in NP de Biesbosch.

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The Spiked loosestrife

"Lythrum salicaria" 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 family Primulaceae. Other names include spiked loosestrife, or purple lythrum.

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Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Sep 10, 2016. Captured Jul 29, 2016 16:33 in De Hilweg, 4251 Werkendam, Netherlands.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/9.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO220
  • 400mm
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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.