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Lythrum lineare also referred to as the White Loosestrife is primarily found along the East Coast of the United States, but is also found in regions in South East portions of the United States including Texas. This flower can be found in brackish marshes and is known for its white flowered perennial, but is often overshadowed by other marsh grasses and rushes. The White Loosestrife can be found in marshes like the ones found around the Chesapeake Bay of Virginia.

Distribution
Found primarily on the East Coast of the United States, but is also found in the southeastern states which includes Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

Habitat and Ecology
The White Loosestrife is restricted to brackish marshes. Other related species are considered noxious weeds.

Morphology
The White Loosestrife has narrow leaves found arranged in an opposite pattern on much-branched stems. It usually grows to be around six feet tall.

Flowers and fruit
The White Loosestrife typically flowers throughout the summer and produces a small capsule that holds multiple seeds at the end of the growing season. Flowers are five-parted and crinkled. The flowers are typically 1 inch across.