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03/00-- Early settlers in the United States planted purple loosestrife for its flowers, but the plant spread to become a "purple plague" in some lowlands, such as this one near Lohansport, Ind. The exotic plant, which makes poor wildlife habitat, pushes out native vegetation. (Purdue Agricultural Communication Service photo by Carole Lembi)
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