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Swamp Loosestrife [Decodon verticillatus]

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Common Name: Swamp Loosestrife
Scientic Name: Decodon verticillatus
Colors: Red
Months Appearing: September

Also called Waterwillow. Stem is woody and arching.

Flowers are in leaf axils and ~ 1/2 inch.

Leaves are in whorls of 3-4, lance-shaped.

Swamps. Hhaymarsh Stare Game Area, Mecosta County, Mi. 8/24, 6342, 6343