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Lobelia puberula (Downy lobelia)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Lobelia puberula Michx.

Downy lobelia

Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)

USDA Symbol: LOPU

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: blue flowers with white center

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NJ , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-1251 Collected 2012-11-17 in Harrison County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Lobelia puberula in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lobelia puberula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lobelia puberula

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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