Cuphea micropetala
Kunth
Candy corn plant
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Caution
Known Hazards
Where to Find It
It is a subtropical plant. It suits USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Zimbabwe,
Countries: Zimbabwe
How to Identify
A subtropical shrub in the Lythraceae family, growing 1.3 m tall and wide, suited to USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Names & Synonyms
Achanclan
Cuphea apetala KoehneCuphea eminens Planch & LindenCuphea strumosa Moc. & Sesse ex DC.Parsonsia micropetala (Kunth) Standl.
References (1)
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
