One of Nature's Wonders by Brenda

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One of Nature's Wonders

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Thanks, Scott, for helping me identify this beautiful but very invasive wildflower.
Lythrum salicaria Common Names: Purple loosestrife, syn. purple lythrum, bouquet-violet

Nikon D7000 ,Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspheric
1/640s f/9.0 at 120.0mm iso500 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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J. Scott Coile		14-Aug-2013 19:20
Side note: Lythrum salicaria is native to Eurasia and is very invasive, particularly in northern wetlands. It will crowd out other native aquatics that are valuable to waterfowl and other wildlife. (If I'm right) Too bad because it is beautiful in this shot.

Terry Sprague		14-Aug-2013 12:50
Beautiful.

Janice Dunn		14-Aug-2013 05:49
Yes, it is really wonderful

J. Scott Coile		14-Aug-2013 01:12
If you get a more straight ton shot with the stem and leaves, I can be sure but I'm thinking: Scientific Name: Lythrum salicaria Common Names: Purple loosestrife, syn. purple lythrum, bouquet-violet

Stephanie		14-Aug-2013 01:09
Gorgeous and delicate! :)

Julie Oldfield		14-Aug-2013 00:24
Beautiful image. Excellent focusing.

Fred Gary		14-Aug-2013 00:02
Beautiful and great DOF.

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