Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Lythrum californicum Torrey & Gray
(California Loosestrife)

Family: Lythraceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Lythrum californicum is a perennial with weak sprawling stems and small purple flowers. The leaves are linear. Lythrum californicum is found in wet ground on the banks of creeks.
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Lythrum californicum, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Wild Horse Canyon, Aug. 15, 2007

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