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Lythrum anceps
is a perennial plant that occurs in wetlands, fields, or on
mountains, growing to a height of 0.5-1m. Leaves are cross-wisely
opposite, 2-6cm long, 0.6-1.5cm wide, in the shape of a broad
lanceolate, with bases not embracing stems. Flowers, red-purple,
measure approximately 1.5cm in diameter, with 4-6 petals, six
triangular sepals, and needle-shaped satellites in between sepals.
Stamens are 12 in number; 6 of them are long, and the other six are
short. Bloom time: July-August. |