Question

The wetland plant purple loosestrife was imported to North America from Europe. Since its introduction, the loosestrife has spread, which has resulted in a dramatic decline in the biological diversity of native wetland plants. A likely reason for the spread of the purple loosestrife is that it can:_______.

Answer 1

Reproduce prolifically.

Step-by-step explanation:

Purple loosestrife, also known as Lythrum salicaria, is a tall Eurasian plant that spreads quickly. It can attack home gardens and grows mainly in wetlands and ditches. Purple loosestrife can rightly produce over 2 million seeds per plant, which can easily spread by wind and water and also remain viable in soil for several years. The insects and diseases that helps reduce the population of these plants are not found in North America