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cardinal flower: see lobelia lobelia (lōbēl`yə), any plant of the genus Lobelia, ..... Click the link for more information. . cardinal flowerAny of several closely related species of the genus Lobelia, perennial plants of the lobelia family, native to North and Central America. All bear spikes of scarlet, lipped flowers on leafy stems up to 5 ft (1.5 m) tall. L. cardinalis and L. splendens, considered to be one species by some authorities, are taller than L. fulgens, the Central American parent species of the garden cardinal flower. The blue cardinal (L. siphilitica) is smaller than the others and has blue or whitish flowers. cardinal flower traditional symbol of eminence. [Flower Symbolism: Jobes, 290] See : Fame How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Maloneys have also found a number of unusual plants on the shelves of their local Target nursery, including the red Lobelia cardinalis and the blue and white Lobelia valida. Cannas, lobelia cardinalis and red leaf anternanthera are some examples. |
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