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Lobelia (Great)

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Lobelia siphilitica
Lobelia (Great)

Habitat

They bloom in late summer and fall in swamps and wet thickets.

Description

They have many 1” long blue tubular flowers with split upper lip and striped underneath. The plant can reach 3' tall with long, pointed leaves.

Taxonomic Features (Traits) for Identification

Flower Type: Irregular flower forming tube
Flower Color: Blue
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Plant Type: Wildflower (Large - 1-3 feet)
Leaf Type: Elliptical and toothed

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