Lythraceae are a family of herbaceous plants to trees. The family occurs worldwide, with most species in the tropics.
A number of representatives of this family supply dye, the best known of which is the henna tree (Lawsonia inermis) which supplies henna. Yellow dye is obtained from some species of the genus Lafoensia.
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Image of Lagerstroemia indica by Mamdy G.
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