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| As summer wanes, it's nice to get some time along the Appalachian Trail. Here, in Vernon, New Jersey, a boardwalk allows hikers to cross a boggy area and still venture out amid the beautiful flowers before entering the enticing coolness of the woods beyond. |
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So I checked to see if I could find the name of these beautiful prolific pink flowers. Went right to my source--Rob--who laughed and said this is purple loosestrife--pretty but invasive and considered harmful because it chokes out wetlands damaging homes for many species including birds and fish. It is now beginning to appear in dry, agricultural lands leading to diminishing grazing areas. Guess it is one more proof that you can't tell a book by its cover.
Wendy
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