Lythrum salicaria L.

U.S.A.
Lythraceae Lythrum salicaria L.
det. M. Nee, 2016
WISCONSIN, Iowa Co., 2.9 km. ENE of Avoca, at bridge
over Marsh Creek on Hay Lane Road entrance into Avoca
Prairie State Natural Area.
43°ir.21”N, 90°17’29”W. alt. 211 m.
T 8 N; R 2 E; NWViNWVi sect. 8.
Floodplain forest dominated by Acer saccharinum.
One plant, along roadway, partially shaded, with Phalaris
arundinacea, Rumex crispus, Asclepias incarnate,
Apocynum cannabinum.
Plant healthy, rest of plant destroyed. Flowers pink,
typically turning more bluish during drying.
Coll.: M. Nee 63047	12 July 2016
Missouri Botanical Garden (MO)
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