Purple loosestrife is an invader of wetland and riparian habitats. Its tall spike of purple flowers makes it an easily recognizable plant. Some purple loosestrife has been indentified within the CWMA region, but we are always looking for more reports. Mid-tolate summer is the best time to identify purple loosestrife because the flowers are present. If you out in a boat this summer keep a lookout for this invasive plant and be sure to report any suspected infestations to us at
www.rtrcwma.org/report/. For more information on purple loosestrife see:
http://www.invasive.org/weedus/subject.html?sub=3047.
