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Cardinal Flower

Lobelia cardinalis

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Description:

A bright red wildflower found growing alongside a creek bed in the Bell Smith Springs recreation area of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, USA.

Habitat:

Prefers damp to wet places such as stream banks and swamps.

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Cardinal Flower - Lobelia cardinalis - Overview, Lobelia cardinalis

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PublishedSeptember 16, 2013

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