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CONTACT INFO:
Ph.(803)755-2872
SCDNR
Aquatic Nuisance
Species Program
2730 Fish Hatchery Road,
West Columbia, SC 29172
Fax: (803)755-0617
STAFF:
Chris Page
Program Coordinator
Mike Hook
Field Supervisor
Walt Meitzen
Field Technician
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INFORMATION!
PURPLE
LOOSESTRIFE
Lythrum salicaria
Purple loosestrife is an emergent
perennial originally from Europe that grows to 6 feet with multiple
woody stalks. Leaves are typically opposite, lance-shaped, and 3 to 4
inches long. It is distinguished by its long dense spike of bright
pink/purple flowers at the top of the stems. Each plant can produce
millions of seeds annually.
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