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Questions and Answers: 2019

Question: I think I have found Lobelia kalmii. Deering, NH 03244 at the outflow of Deering Reservoir. Maybe it is inflata, …

  • Question

    I think I have found Lobelia kalmii. Deering, NH 03244 at the outflow of Deering Reservoir. Maybe it is inflata, but the leaves are all very fine. The plants are around 10" tall, scattered near the outflow of the dam. Flowers are maybe 1/4". I attach images. thanks

    Answer

    Dear samuelspatty, you have photographed Linaria canadensis (oldfield toadflax). Please note the slender nectar spur, which species of Kalmia do not have. Best wishes.