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Smith, R.W.

Lobelia kalmii

Lobelia kalmii L.

Ontario lobelia

Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)

Synonym(s): Lobelia kalmii var. strictiflora, Lobelia strictiflora

USDA Symbol: LOKA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: CT , IA , ID , IL , IN , MA , ME , MI , MN , MT , ND , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SD , VT , WA , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NL , NS

Benefit

Use Wildlife: Hummingbirds
Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts. Toxic only if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, exhaustion and weakness, dilation of pupils, convulsions, and coma. Toxic Principle: Alkaloids lobelamine, lobeline, and others, plus a volatile oil. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)
Attracts: Hummingbirds

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2013-08-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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