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Lythrum salicaria L. Lythrum salicaria, with a fine guest, Leptotes pirithous caterpillar. Lythrum salicaria,Purple loosestrife,leptotes pirithous Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Lythrum salicaria L.

Lythrum salicaria, with a fine guest, Leptotes pirithous caterpillar.

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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 RMFelix
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Uploaded Oct 10, 2016. Captured Sep 23, 2016 14:20.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO160
  • 50mm

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