Blue wax-weed, Clammy cuphea
Cuphea viscosissima
Family: Lythraceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 35 cm tall. The flowers is purple to red.
There are about 250 Cuphea species. They are in Central and South America.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in open, rocky limestone areas. It suits USDA hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds - oil
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cuphea albida Raf.; and others