Indian-tobacco

Indian-tobacco
Lobelia inflata
This is the most common lobelia in Connecticut. As the seed pod develops, it swells into a ball, hence the species name "inflata." These inflated seedpods are the best identifying mark for Indian-tobacco.

Indian-tobacco
(Lobelia inflata LINN.)
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cardinalis) is a native herb that grows along riverbanks and is occasionally found in garden flower beds as a perennial. This plant contains lobeline, which caused poisoning when misused as a home medicine. See the notes under Indian-tobacco ( ...

See also: Lobelia, Tobacco, India, Medic, Green