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Cardinal flower

Lobelia cardinalis L.

Photo by artistatheart
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Field Notes

Description:

This 1-4 ft. perennial has showy, red flowers in 8 in., terminal spikes. Each flower has three spreading lower petals and two upper petals, all united into a tube at the base. Erect leafy stems, often in clusters, with racemes of flowers resembling flaming red spires. The lower portion of the erect stem is lined with lance-shaped leaves.

Habitat:

Like wet feet.

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PublishedSeptember 14, 2011

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