Common Names: Cardinal Flower, Cardinal-Flower, Cardinalflower, Lobelia, Red, Red Lobelia.
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Identification
A line drawing can also be seen at USGS National Prairie Wildlife Research Center. An identification key can also be referenced in Radford, Ahles,& Bell, 1968.
Where to Find It!
Type Specimen
Geography
Natural History
Lobelia cardinalis
AREA Status References
North America:
Continental United States; CanadaYes
Godfrey & Wooten, 1981
Eastern North America:
United States east of Mississippi;
Ontario and eastern CanadaWidespread Godfrey & Wooten, 1981
Southeastern United States:
AL AR DE DC FL GA KY MD NC SC TN VA WVWidespread Godfrey & Wooten, 1981
Southern Appalachian States:
AL GA KY MD NC SC TN VA WVCommon Godfrey & Wooten, 1981
Coastal Plain Widespread Godfrey & Wooten, 1981;
Radford, Ahles,& Bell, 1968.
Piedmont Common Radford, Ahles,& Bell, 1968.
Blue Ridge Mountains Yes Radford, Ahles,& Bell, 1968.
Common WWW.Discoverlife.org
Ridge and Valley No information, but most likely James Heyman
Cumberland Plateau Yes Radford, Ahles,& Bell, 1968.
Georgia Common Godfrey & Wooten, 1981;
Radford, Ahles,& Bell, 1968.
Clarke County, Georgia No information, but most likely. James Heyman