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[0] Lobelia cardinalis CARDINAL FLOWER [2] Tall perennial wildflower I have found in Hill Country with spectacular red blooms . grows best in part sun to shade and likes wet feet. I have found in the wild mostly in waterways or on the sides of waterways. Could do well as a pond plant [3] Harvest aboveground parts while in flower and going to seed. Made into fresh tincture, vinegar, oil [1] 
Strong drop dosage antispasmodic used internally & externally to relieve painful muscular spasming. Attracts ruby throated hummingbirds
Medicinal Plants of Texas: Native Texas Edible and Medicinal Wildscape Article
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