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Cressler, Alan

Lobelia appendiculata var. gattingeri

Lobelia appendiculata A. DC. var. gattingeri (A. Gray) McVaugh

Gattinger's Lobelia

Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)

Synonym(s): Lobelia gattingeri

USDA Symbol: LOAPG

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

State-listed Endangered species in KY.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual , Biennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall when flowering.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Blue , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AL , KY , TN
Native Habitat: Calcareous cedar glades and barrens.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:					FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 84 - Southeastern Flora (2020) John R. Gwaltney
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Lobelia appendiculata var. gattingeri in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lobelia appendiculata var. gattingeri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lobelia appendiculata var. gattingeri

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-11-01
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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