Lobelia tupa (Devil's Tobacco) - Image 11

Botanical name: Lobelia tupa

Common names: Devil's Tobacco, Tupa

Family: Campanulaceae

Origin: Chile

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersToxic or PoisonousPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Lobelia tupa (Devil's Tobacco) with tall red flower spikes rising above narrow green leaves
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