Land Plants - native

Checkermallows (Sidalcea spp.) on Jun 22, 2020

Originally reported as Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

Hi Tyler! Me again. About 90% certain this is a large purple loosestrife plant, but I was driving by unable to stop there for full confirmation. Hope you are well!

Commentary

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Resources

Information on Checkermallows from iNaturalist and from OregonFlora.

Location

North side of Cornelius Pass Road offramp, maybe 5 meters north of ramp, about 50 meters (?) west of overpass. In reseeded area, mostly seeded with wildflowers. Looks like 1 large purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) plant.

Expert Reviewer

Tyler Pedersen
Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

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