Purple Loosestrife Definition
noun
A perennial plant (Lythrum salicaria) native to Eurasia, having long spikes of purple flowers. It is naturalized in North America and often forms dense stands in wetlands.
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Synonyms:
- Lythrum salicaria
- spiked loosestrife
Other Word Forms of Purple Loosestrife
Noun
Singular:
purple loosestrifePlural:
purple-loosestrifes
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