Random fun fact: – The meaning of ignea in Latin is ‘glowing’ or ‘on fire’. Of course referring to the flowers, which really do look like burning cigars! The Specs: Family: Lythraceae (Loosestrife Family) Genus: Cuphea Species: ignea Common Name: Cigar flower, fire-cracker plant, cigar plant Region of Origin/Nativity: Mexico Characteristics: Is a mounding and [...]