Serge Le Huitouze writes:

>I gather there is a native species of Loosestrife (sorry, no latine name
>here).
>
>Is it common ?
>
>Is it easy to tell from the "invader" _Lythrum salicaria_ ?


Susan *was* writing about the "invader." No native loosestrife on the fill.

Interesting to hear your comments about Garry oak grove (I didn't know they
had already *planted* them out there; some days I feel the CUH has
incredible insight into my pet peeves) and paths, Susan.

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