February 5, 2021 A catalog of Native North American Plants: Lythrum salicaria Lythrum salicaria or Common name: purple loosestrife is a flowering plant belonging to the family Lythraceae. Samples: Cotton, Linen, wool, silk Mordant: Alum Dye : Blooms Modifier : Rust Share Share Share on Facebook Pin it Pin on Pinterest Share Share Share on Facebook Pin it Pin on Pinterest