Common Name: False Heather Plant Species: Cuphea hyssopifolia Family: Lythraceae Plant Symbol: CUHY Photographer: Calvin J. Hamilton Copyright: © 2004 Calvin J. Hamilton Date: 2004/09/20 Location: U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, D. C.

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This plant is a source of short and medium-chain fatty acids, such as lauric acid. It is used to make lubricants and surfactants.