Tarweed, Blue waxweed
Cuphea viscosissima
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Basic Information
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: cuphea
Plant ID (slug): cuphea-viscosissima
Numeric ID: 24123
USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Cuphea viscosissima is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
N. America.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
The plant has potential as an oil seed crop (World Economic Plants)
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cuphea viscosissima Tarweed, Blue waxweed