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Cuphea hyssopifolia Kunth
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LYTHRACEAE - False Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia) /
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Kai Yan, Joseph Wong
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Native in Mexico and Guatemala, False Heather produces numerous starry little flowers which are so appealing under the hot Summer sun. This photo was taken in the Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden here in Hong Kong.
Cuphea hyssopifolia, known as Elfin Herb
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Also known as Mexican False Heather, although found from Mexico to Venezuela. Widely planted, photo from Hawaii.
