purple loosestrifes

A form of purple loosestrife — A semi-aquatic herbaceous plant, Lythrum salicaria, having long spikes of purple flowers, native to Eurasia, considered invasive in North America and New Zealand.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of purple loosestrife
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