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lythrum salicaria

 

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Noun lythrum salicaria has 1 sense
  1. purple loosestrife, spiked loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria - marsh herb with a long spike of purple flowers; originally of Europe but now rampant in eastern United States
    --1 is a kind of loosestrife
    --1 is a member of Lythrum, genus Lythrum

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Lythrum Salicaria

Definition:

Noun: Lythrum Salicaria is a flowering plant commonly known as purple loosestrife. It belongs to the family Lythraceae and is native to wetlands and marshy areas.

Senses:

Sense 1: Lythrum Salicaria refers to the specific species of flowering plant within the Lythrum genus.

Sense 2: Lythrum Salicaria can also be used to indicate any member of the Lythrum genus, which encompasses various species of loosestrife plants.

Usage:

Popular Usage: Lythrum Salicaria is often cultivated in gardens for its vibrant purple flowers.

Local Usage: In local ecosystems, Lythrum Salicaria can be considered invasive and detrimental to native plant species.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Lythrum Salicaria in my garden bloomed beautifully this summer.

2. Due to its aggressive nature, restrictions have been placed on the cultivation of Lythrum Salicaria in certain regions.

3. Local conservation groups are working to control the spread of Lythrum Salicaria to protect native wetland plants.

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