Lythrum salicaria

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016225",
  "term": "Lythrum salicaria",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Purple loosestrife is an erect perennial herb in the loosestrife family, with a square, woody stem and opposite or whorled leaves. Leaves are lance-shaped, stalkless, and heart-shaped or rounded at the base. Plants are usually covered by a downy pubescence. Loosestrife plants grow from four to ten feet high, depending upon conditions, and produce a showy display of magenta-colored flower spikes throughout much of the summer. Flowers have five to seven petals. Mature plants can have from 30 to 50 stems arising from a single rootstock.",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "National Park Service Plant Conservation Alliance at http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/lysa1.htm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/lythrum-salicaria/"
}