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Lobelia cardinalis

Common Names: Cardinalflower, Cardinal Flower

No listed varieties: (All past varieties have been eliminated)

Note deep red color, five long narrow petals, three lower, two side petals with petal like center with white brush like comb. Plant is found in wet areas, about 2 ft. tall, toothed crinkly pointed leaves.

Piedmont, GA
TRAIL: Betty's Branch Creek
HABITAT: Wet, bottom forest
ELEVATION: 60 m (200 ft)
BLOOM TIME: 27-SEP
Lobelia cardinalis
Lobelia cardinalis
Lobelia cardinalis
Lobelia cardinalis