| Cuphea viscosissima | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Lythraceae |
| Genus: | Cuphea |
| Species: | C. viscosissima |
| Binomial name | |
| Cuphea viscosissima | |
| Synonyms [1] [2] | |
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Wikispecies has information related to Cuphea viscosissima .
Cuphea viscosissima, also known as waxbush, blue waxweed, [3] [4] clammy cuphea or (ambiguously) as "tarweed", [1] [5] is an herbaceous plant in the loosestrife family. It native to the eastern United States, [6] where it is most often found in open, rocky calcareous areas. [7] [8] It is the most common and widespread Cuphea in the U.S. [9]
This species is notable for its sticky stems. It produces a purple-red flower in late summer. [10] Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. [8]
This species is morphological similar to Cuphea lanceolata , which is found in Mexico. It can be distinguished from Cuphea lanceolata by its smaller flower. [9]
