Lythrum alatum
| Family Name | Lythraceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Lythrum alatum Pursh lanceolatum Elliott Torr. & A.Gray ex Rothr. |
| Locality | USA. Florida , Duval Co. : Sawmill Slough Preserve, University of North Florida. Jacksonville. 30° 16' 23" N 81° 30' 50" W |
| Description | Herbaceous perennial, ca. 1 m tall; stem 4-angled; leaves lanceolate with tapered base, mostly alternate above and opposite below; flowers axillary, violet to pink, with 6 petals ca. 5-6 mm long; cylindrical hypanthium 5-6 mm long. Plants uncommon and scattered through wet areas. |
| Habitat | Along the disturbed edge of a ditch; associated species include Chamaecrista fasciculata, Andropogon glomeratus, Heterotheca subaxillaris, Ipomoea hederacea, and Eupatorium leptophyllum. |
| Reproductive State | Fertile |
| Elevation | 37 to ft |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector | J. McGregor 4 |
| Collection Date | Jul 2011 |
| Accession Number | 261241 |
| Image | 261241.jpg |
| Plant Atlas Link | Plant Atlas Citation |