Independent study

Submitted by 7HD1 on Thu, 2011-06-02 17:33

In my science class, we are doing independent studies at our own homes, instead of at school. We were asked to try and find a invasive species, and research and identify it on our own time. I'm pretty sure that I found Purple Loosestrife next to my road.

Project Information
City or Town: 
Waterboro
School or Organization: 
Massabesic Middle School
Species: 
Scientific name:
Lythrum salicaria
Common name:
Purple loosestrife
Habitat: 
Upland - Developed areas
How should others reference your work?: 
I don't care how people reference my work, I'm just doing this because Mr. Parent told me to.
image/jpeg iconPurple Loosestrife

Comments

Submitted by gbh on Thu, 2011-06-02 21:18.

check out the species card

Hey there,

Nice photo. If you think it might be purple loosestrife, take a careful look at the species card (you can find it here http://vitalsignsme.org/species-identification-resources) and check that ALL the characteristics of the plant you found match those of purple loosestrife. If they do, make your case. If they don't, make that case instead.

Happy investigating!