Crape myrtle
LYTHRACEAE, The Loosestrife family

Fun facts about Crape myrtle:

1) They have gorgeous fall color!

2) They are in the same family as Lawsonia, the source of henna, Cuphea, a group of popular ornamental annuals, and Lythrum, genus of the dreaded purple loostrife.

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