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It is currently against the law in North Carolina and many other states to sell Purple loosestrife, because it escapes from cultivation and becomes a prolific weed in wetland areas, choking out native vegetation essential for waterfowl. Named cultivars once though to be non-invasive are now known to cross and develop strains which spread. Purple loosestrife is not recommended nor is it legal for cultivation.

Lythrum salicaria, Purple loosestrife, in a garden setting.

All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell.

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