Lobelia cardinalis

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 20-30 cm tall. The leaves are dark green and purple underneath.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It can grow in marshy places and pools and aquariums. It suits hardiness zones 2-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, Colombia, Slovenia, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Poisonous, medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dortmannia cardinalis (L.) Kuntze; and many others Lobelia cardinalis var. alba J. McNab; and many others Rapuntium cardinale (L.) Mill.; and many others