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Lythrum hyssopifolia

Small Loosestrife at Watson, ACT

Lythrum hyssopifolia at Watson, ACT - 12 Dec 2020
Lythrum hyssopifolia at Watson, ACT - 12 Dec 2020
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Lythrum hyssopifolia 14 Dec 2020 MichaelBedingfield
Unidentified 13 Dec 2020 MAX

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Unknown herbaceous Forb ( weed ?), small pink flowers about 2mm diameter, grows as a mat of vegetation around 1sqm , elongate narrow leaves, around 3-5 cm long , 1-2 mm wide. Habitat = the Fair Yellow Box, semi shaded grassy woodland.

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waltraud wrote:
   13 Dec 2020
Max, I think this is the Small Loosestrife, a native forb. Small Loosestrife occurs in damp sites; I think the recorded location has been flooded during this year major rain events. W
MAX wrote:
   14 Dec 2020
Thanks Waltraud & Micheal. Nice to know its not a weed. A New forb to add to my (Majura) list 🙂
MAX wrote:
   14 Dec 2020

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 12 Dec 2020 06:29 PM Recorded on
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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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