Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz
Fire flame bush
Spreading deciduous shrub, up to 3-5 m tall leaves nearly stalkless 4-11 cm long, ovate lanceolate flowers crimson fruits capsules
ornamental shrub or small tree. source of tannins and dyes. The flowers are eaten as food and used in the preparation of a cooling drink.
Lythrum fruticosum L
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