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Anderson, Wynn

Cuphea wrightii

Cuphea wrightii A. Gray

Wright's Waxweed

Lythraceae (Loosestrife family)

Synonym(s): Cuphea wrightii var. nematopetala, Parsonsia wrightii

USDA Symbol: CUWR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM
Native Habitat: Rich soils in canyons.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Cuphea wrightii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Cuphea wrightii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cuphea wrightii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-03-12
Research By: CBR

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