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Lythrum salicaria  L.
Purple loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: high
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Genus: Lythrum
Family: Lythraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands

Communities: wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSLythrum salicaria var. gracilior
PLANTSLythrum salicaria var. tomentosum
PLANTSLythrum salicaria var. vulgare
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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 01/27/2023).