Specimen Information

Lythrum salicaria
Lythrum salicaria
(purple loosestrife)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1885980
GroupPlants
GenusLythrum
Speciessalicaria
Common Namepurple loosestrife
StatePA
CountyPotter
LocalityLyman Run Reservoir, between the boat rental shed and the beach at Lyman Run State Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePine
HUC8 Number02050205
HUC10 NameWest Branch Pine Creek
HUC10 Number0205020501
HUC12 NameLyman Run
HUC12 Number020502050101
Map
Collection Day19
Collection Month8
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
CommentsFifteen plants were observed and removed mechanically. Park staff will continue monitoring the location for additional plants.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierIan Pfingsten
Number Collected15
Photo
Lythrum salicaria


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/22/2026].

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