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Cuphea llavea (Bat-faced Cuphea)
Cuphea llavea is native to Mexico where it thrives in warm, sunny environments. The species is recognized for its unusual floral morphology, with two vivid red petals that resemble bat ears and a dark purple throat forming the "face." Each tubular flower is densely hairy along the calyx and measures up to one inch long. Introduced widely as an ornamental for its long blooming season and ability to thrive in containers or borders. Some modern cultivars, developed primarily for ornamental use, enhance its already vivid red coloration or offer compact growth forms suitable for small gardens. Photographed in Florida.