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Lobelia cardinalis

Bluebell Family - Campanulaceae

Each short-stalked flower has two distinct lips with the upper split into two lobes through which projects a tube of united stamens surrounding the style. The lower lip has three lobes. Between the flowers are slender elongated, leaf-like bracts.
(Photographed with Ron & Susan Wulf - mid-August)

A tall (2 to 5 feet), stately herb with bright red flowers in an elongated spike.

Leaves alternate, elliptical and toothed.