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Loose strife

Scientific Name
Lythrum hyssopifolia
Scientific Author
Linnaeus, C (1753)
Taxonomy
(Magnoliophyta: Magnoliopsida: Myrtales: Lythraceae)
Reliability
High
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Clare McLellan Museum Victoria
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Diagnostic Notes
Pictured: Capsule, fruit and seed(s)

Description:

Fruit appendages: Ridges and grooves

Fruit Colour: Mottled, Brown

Fruit Length: 5 - 7mm

Fruit shape: Two halves

Seed Colour: Variable - Light/Dark brown

Seed Length: Less than 1mm

Seed Sculpture: Reticulate

Seed Shape: Rhomboid (Diamond shaped), Cordate (Heart shaped)

Annual herb to 50 cm high.

Capsule dehiscing by 2–4 valves.

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Author
Clare McLellan
Created
14/08/2012 10:03 AEST
Last Updated
21/01/2013 10:19 AEST
Citation
Clare McLellan (2012) Loose strife (Lythrum hyssopifolia ) Updated on 1/21/2013 10:19:16 AM Available online: PaDIL - http://www.padil.gov.au.
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