Studies suggest that compounds in Lobelia inflata may aid asthma, depression, and other health issues. However, high doses can be toxic and may cause serious side effects. Lobelia is a genus of ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close-up of purple lobelia flowers - Tc397/Getty Images We all have visions of lush, overflowing flower beds when we start ...
The active ingredient in Lobelia inflata is a nitrogen-containing compound called lobeline, which acts like nicotine in the body. The Cherokee’s propensity for smoking the violet-flowered plant gave ...
The color blue is pretty rare in nature, but the blue of lobelia (Lobelia erinus) is on the mark. This vibrant, low-growing annual brightens garden beds, borders, pots and even hanging baskets. It’s a ...
Editor’s note: Once a month OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in FranklinCounty profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. A great variety of blue-flowering perennials predominate ...
Lobelia is one of those tiny but addictive plants that you can find at almost any nursery. For $4, you can get a year-round fix with six small plants to tuck into pots, corners and flower beds. At ...