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Lobelia Cardinalis - Cardinal Flower, Scarlet Lobelia - Identification & Pictures. Edible & Medicinal Foraging Guide

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Edible Plants & Mushrooms

Lobelia cardinalis

Lobelia cardinalis

  • Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis
  • Common Name(s): Cardinal flower, scarlet lobelia
  • Edible: no
  • Medicinal: yes
  • Parts Used: root, leaf
  • your_comforting_company
    18 Jan, 2010

    showy red flower spikes with distinct shape of 3 lower petals with three curved upper petals. Found along creeks, streams, and ponds (wet sandy areas). Flowers in late summer. Oval-lance shaped leaves, toothed, dark green above, paler beneath.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    your_comforting_company
    18 Jan, 2010

    rarely used and condidered toxic, previously used as a substitute for indian tobacco.
    Current Rating: 0.0000

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    Georgia, US
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