Rhexia cubensis
west indian meadowbeauty
Family
Melastomataceae
Leaf Arrangement
opposite, decussate
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
linear, obovate
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
purple
Flower Petals
4
Flower Month
May - October
Height (meters)
2.7
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Wetland Class
FACW
Habitat
Low pinelands and ditches.