Title:
Purple Loosestrife
Caption:
Purple Loosestrife (Lycopodium sabinifolium)
is a common invasive in many moist locations, infesting
about 400,000 acres of federal wetlands, marshes, pastures,
and riparian meadows in almost every state. This attractive-looking
plant advances army-like through wetlands, forming stands
that push out native plants required by fish and wildlife.
On a number of refuges, staff and volunteers are encouraging
local citizens to plant less harmful perennials in their
gardens. In fact, volunteers at refuges are key to combating
invasive plants.
Creator:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Photo
Source: WO-1311
Publisher:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Contributor:
Division of Public Affairs
File
size: 369 KB
Format:
JPEG image (image/jpeg)
Dimensions:
Screen: 3000px x 2048px Print: 10.00 x 6.83 inches
Resolution: 300 dpi (high, print quality)
Depth:
Full Color
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