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Lobelia, Closeup

(also referred to as...)

Indian Tobacco, Pukeweed

Latin Name: Lobelia inflata

Family: Lobeliaceae

 
Description

Lobelia has long been used by the Penobscot Indians and was named after the 17^th century French botanist Matthias deLobel. Lobelia is native to Canada and the Northern parts of the United States where it grows in dry places. Numerous varieties can be found in gardens throughout England where it is a popular ornamental plant due to its beautiful blue flowers.

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