Lobelia Lobelia

Lobelia - Definition and Overview

Lobelia
Lobelia erinus
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Lobelia erinus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Order:Asterales
Family:Lobeliaceae
Genus:Lobelia
Species
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Lobelia is a genus in the lobeliaceae family, comprising some 200 species, some of which are cultivated in gardens. These include Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower or Indian Pink), Lobelia siphilitica (Blue Lobelia), Lobelia fulgens and Lobelia erinus.

Lobelia erinus is an annual flowering plant often grown in window boxes and hanging baskets. Many varieties have been cultivated with a wide variety of colours.

The genus is named after Matthias de Lobel (1538-1616).

Example Usage of Lobelia

lobelia: @SonicbidsLou primanti bros is amazing! I haven't been there since I was 19 or 20. Great memories!
Rhysbass: So chilled out atm, Live in Nebraska by Steve + Lobelia Lawson was the right choice for this journey #lush
bunnylake: @solobasssteve as much as i may trust @Lobelia 's fabulous cooking skills, that is one feast i may opt out of.
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