Berlandieri's lobelia
Lobelia berlandieri

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It grows 25-50 cm tall. Most leaves are from the base of the stem. The leaves are oval and 5 cm long. The leaves of the stems are smaller.

Also put in the family Lobeliaceae. It contains alkaloids.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten. Caution: The leaves need to be cooked to remove alkaloids.

Edible parts

Leaves, caution, poisonous

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dortmanna berlandieri (A. DC.) Kuntze; Lobelia calcarea E. Wimm.;