Lobelia siphilitica L.

Great Blue Lobelia

Habitat: Rich, low woods and swamps.

Range: Maine and western New England to Manitoba and Colorado, south to North Carolina and Texas.

Phenology: Flowers late August to September.

Family: Campanulaceae

Synonyms: Represented in Maine and New England by var. siphilitica. No synonyms noted.

Known Distribution in Maine: This rare plant has been historically documented from a total of 3 town(s) in the following county(ies): Aroostook, Cumberland, Sagadahoc.