Cardinalflower
General poisoning notes:
Cardinalflower (Lobelia 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 (Lobelia inflata) for more information.
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis L.
Vernacular name(s): cardinalflower
Scientific family name: Campanulaceae
Vernacular family name: bellflower
Lobelia cardinalis L.
Geographic Information
New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec
Toxic parts:
Leaves, stems
Toxic plant chemicals:
Lobeline
Lobeline
Animals/Human Poisoning:
Note: When an animal is listed without additional information, the literature (as of 1993) contained no detailed explanation.
