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, Pinos Altos Range, Myer Canyon, September 4, 2010
Lythrum californicum, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Myer Canyon, September 4, 2010
Lythrum californicum, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Wild Horse Canyon, Aug. 15, 2007
Lythrum californicum, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Myer Canyon, September 4, 2010
Lythrum californicum, DAZ herbarium, collector Ralph Fisher, 24 September 1993, Mangas Springs (donated by Jack Carter)
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