Lythrum californicum Torr. & A.Gray

CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Plants of the Sierra Nevada
Lythrum califomicum T. & G.
Det.: John Thomas Howell
Growing around edge of home water reservoir. Appeared
after goldenrod and saltgrass were cleared away.
0.25 mile southeast of Kernville.
Kern County, California.
On alkaline soil. Strong roots, plants grow in clumps.
Red-lavender blooms, small narrow leaves along stems.
3000 ft.
Luthey 466
30 August 1977
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