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Cressler, Alan

Lobelia paludosa

Lobelia paludosa Nutt.

White Lobelia

Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LOPA3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 2 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-05-28
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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