Cuphea

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Cuphea

Description Cuphea, also known as cigar plant, is a genus of about 260 species of flowering plants in the Lythraceae family. These plants are native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. Cuphea plants are herbaceous, annual or perennial shrubs that grow up to 3 feet tall, depending on the species. They produce tubular flowers that are typically orange, red,…