Lobelia sp. (Lobelia) - Image 6

Botanical name: Lobelia sp.

Common names: Lobelia, Asthma Weed, Indian Tobacco, Pukeweed,Cardinal Flower

Family: Campanulaceae

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

Toxic or Poisonous

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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