Lobelia kalmii
Lobelia kalmii brook lobelia


This perennial herb has slender stems of light green and is shorter than most Lobelias. Leaves are both basal and cauline. Basal leaves are spatula-shaped and smaller, usually withering away by flowering time. Cauline leaves are linear up to 2″ long. Both leaves have tiny teeth along the margins.
Habitat & Range
Very rare in calcerous swamps, moist pasture and fens. Prefers full sun, calcerous soil, and wet to moist conditions.
Scattered throughout the state.
EMP: | OBL |
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NCNE: | OBL |
Phenology
Flowers August to early October.
Characteristics
Inflorescence terminal raceme
Flowers blue or white on slender pedicels with bracteoles; 2-lipped tubular corolla, lower lip has 3 lobes, upper lip 2 reduced lobes;
Leaves basal leaves spatulate, cauline leaves linear, simple, alternate; small teeth along the margins; mostly glabrous
Stems slender, glabrous light green
Fruit small capsule, open at top
Height 16″
Plant Codes
PA status: PE (Endangered)
S-rank: S1 (Critically Imperiled)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)