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Lobelia sp., Lobelia, Asthma Weed, Indian Tobacco, Pukeweed,Cardinal Flower. Lobelia rhynchopetalum

Lobelia rhynchopetalum

Lobelia sp.

Lobelia, Asthma Weed, Indian Tobacco, Pukeweed,Cardinal Flower
Family: Campanulaceae
Small plant 2-5 ft

Small plant 2-5 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Regular water

Red, crimson, vinous flowers

Blue, lavender, purple flowers

White, off-white flowers

Pink flowers

Poisonous or toxic

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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Several species are cultivated as ornamental plants in gardens.

Species and varieties:

Lobelia cardinalis

Lobelia laxiflora

Lobelia rhynchopetalum

Lobelia siphilitica

Lobelia x gerardii

Lobelia x speciosa

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