Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Mexican Lobelia |
| MainColor | Yellow |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | April |
| ImageUrl | Lobelia-002 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | Abbotsbury |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Lobelia laxiflora is a perennial herb with long, tubular, red and yellow flowers that attract hummingbirds. The plant has lance-shaped leaves and can grow up to 1.2 metres tall, often forming clumps.
Distribution
This species is native to Mexico and Central America, thriving in moist, well-drained soils and often found in open woodlands and along streams.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - the plant contains compounds that are not suitable for human consumption.
Human Toxicity
Mildly Toxic - ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea due to the presence of alkaloids.
Pet Toxicity
Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can lead to gastrointestinal upset and other mild symptoms.
Active Compounds
Lobeline, lobelanine, isolobinine.