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Of the loosestrife family (Lythraceae), the long purples or Lythrum Salicaria.

Long Purples

Of the loosestrife family (Lythraceae), the long purples or Lythrum Salicaria.

"Lythrum salicaria. 1. a flower; 2. the calyx spread open; 3. the pistil; 4. a cross section of the ovary; 5. the capsule; 6. a section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Purple Loosestrife

"Lythrum salicaria. 1. a flower; 2. the calyx spread open; 3. the pistil; 4. a cross section of the…

Spiked loosestrife, purple loosestrife, and black blood are the common names of lythrum salicaria. The plant grows two to three feet tall. The flowers are purple.

Spiked Loosestrife

Spiked loosestrife, purple loosestrife, and black blood are the common names of lythrum salicaria. The…