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Kalm's Lobelia

Lobelia kalmii

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Illustration of Kalm's Lobelia (Lobelia kalmii)

Kalm's Lobelia is a delicate plant with slender stems and small, pale blue flowers. It is named after the Swedish botanist Pehr Kalm.

Habitat
It grows in wet meadows and along streams.
Diet
The flowers are pollinated by bees and other insects.
How common
Rare

Best time to see a Kalm's Lobelia

The best time to see a Kalm's Lobelia is July–August, when about 73% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,724 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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