Lythrum salicaria
Lythrum salicaria
(purple loosestrife)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID5713
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Ottawa, Ohio, monocultures of Lythrum salicaria have reduced biodiversity and have taken away food and habitat for native species.
Reference17893
Great Lakes RegionYes
Cost 
LocationOttawa Refuge, Oak Harbor, Ohio, United States

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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