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*Lobelia erinus Linnaeus. Common name: Edging Lobelia. Phenology: May-Aug. Habitat: Escaped or spreading from cultivation. to disturbed, open areas Distribution: Native of South Africa.

Origin/Endemic status: Subsaharan Africa

Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, Mi; = n/a — C, Pa. Basionym: Lobelia erinus L. 1753

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