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Lobelia puberula - Downy Lobelia. | Lobelia is a large genus, with over 400 species worldwide; nearly 50 are found in North America. Most are herbaceous - as are all North American continental species, but a few African and Hawaiian species are trees or shrubs. The leaves are alternate in either a spiral or two rows on the stem. Most Lobelia flowers have an opening on the top of the corolla tube nearly or entirely to the base, and may also have side fenestrations. The corolla is typically two-lipped, with the upper lip having two lobes (usually erect) and the lower lip almost always three lobes (usually spreading.) The 5 stamens are joined together in a tube with the stamens exserted from the corolla, usually through the opening in the top of the corolla tube. Lobelia puberula is the most common blue Lobelia in the Southeast. Found in: AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, GS Leave comments on Lobelia puberula at this link.   Map courtesy of The Biota of North America Program. Map color key Search Our Database: Enter any portion of the Scientific, Common Name, or both. Do a general Google search of the entire site: #ad  Follow USWildflowers on Twitter #ad
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