This eastern species was collected once at Griffin Lake, W of Revelstoke (Macoun 8846 @ CAN). Not seen since. It is presumed to be a casual introduction.
Note Author: Frank Lomer, Honourary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium |
Origin Status | Provincial Status | BC List (Red Blue List) | COSEWIC |
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Unlisted | Unknown (Non-established) | Not Listed |
KEY TO LYTHRUM
1. Hypanthium bell-shaped to hemispheric, petals usually 4, not showy.................Lythrum portula
2. Plants annual, 10-40 cm tall; lower leaves usually alternate; petals 2-3.5 mm long, white to rose...........................Lythrum hyssopifolia Source: Illustrated Flora of British Columbia A fourth species of Lythrum is now recognized in BC: Lythrum alatum (winged loosestrife). This species is not included in the IFBC key, but is described by Hitchcock and Cronquist (1973) as: Main leaves 3-10 cm, not cordate; petals purple, ca 5 mm; plants 4-10 dm. View a photo. |