Purple loosestrife in Line valley meadow, Whatlington
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Purple loosestrife in Line valley meadow, Whatlington
Image: © Patrick Roper Taken: 6 Jul 2006
This attractive meadow is a neglected wet meadow on the flood plain of the river Line. Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a widespread native in the British Isles but has become an invasive introduction in North America and New Zealand.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.934555
Longitude
0.513511