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Lythrum Salicaria (Noun)

Meaning

Marsh herb with a long spike of purple flowers; originally of Europe but now rampant in eastern United States.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Lythrum salicaria has overtaken much of the wetland areas in the eastern United States with its vibrant purple flowers.
  • Native bees in the eastern United States are drawn to the purple flowers of the invasive lythrum salicaria.
  • While lythrum salicaria adds beauty to the landscape, its aggressive growth pattern has led to problems with local ecosystems.
  • The marsh herb lythrum salicaria grows well in wet areas and has become quite common in its introduced range.
  • In the United States, efforts are being made to control the spread of lythrum salicaria due to its negative impact on native plant species.

Synonyms

  • Spiked Loosestrife
  • Purple Loosestrife

Hypernyms

  • Loosestrife
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