The Family Lythraceae is a plant family that includes approximately 620 different species across 32 genera. Some of the most common genera in this family include Cuphea, Lagerstroemia, and Lythrum. This family is known for its showy, brightly colored flowers, which range in color from deep reds to bold purples. Often, these flowers have a unique shape or pattern that makes them stand out from other types of flowers. Other common synonyms for this family include the loosestrife family, the purple loosestrife family, and the crepe myrtle family, which are all based on specific genera within the family.