Purple Loosestrife
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 15th August 2023 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.
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Taken at Hogganfield Loch on 29th June 2018 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 18th July 2020 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File
Purple Loosestrife
Purple Loosestrife.
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AKA: 		Lythrum salicaria.
Myrtales.
Lythraceae.
Herbaceous perennial.
Purple Lythrum.
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Feature:
 Reedbeds, fens, marshes and riverbanks.
June - August
1 - 1.5 mts tall.
Can be used to treat diarrhoea due to it's tannin content.  Shown to contain antibacterial and antifungal properties with some effect on Candida - the cause of thrush. It should not be confused with other plants sharing the name Loosestrife