Cuphea hyssopifolia

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Cuphea hyssopifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Myrtales Family: Lythraceae Genus: Cuphea Species: C. hyssopifolia
Binomial name
Cuphea hyssopifolia Kunth

Cuphea hyssopifolia, also known as False or Mexican Heather, is a small shrub which is native to Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. It grows to about 60 cm high and 90 cm wide and has purple, lavender or white coloured flowers and fine foliage.

[edit] References

• USDA Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN): Cuphea hysoppifolia