Lobelia inflata
Inflated Lobelia, Inflated Tobacco
Also known as: Dortmanna inflata (L.) Kuntze +6 more
- Dortmanna inflata (L.) Kuntze
- Dortmannia inflata (L.) Kuntze
- Lobelia inflata f. albiflora Moldenke
- Lobelia inflata var. simplex Millsp.
- Lobelia michauxii Nutt.
- Rapuntium inflatum (L.) Mill.
- Rapuntium michauxii (Nutt.) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Campanulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Originating in North America, Lobelia inflata (commonly known as Inflated Lobelia or Inflated Tobacco) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Campanulaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Japan