Lobelia tupa
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Lobelia tupa is a species within the genus Lobelia, which comprises over 400 species of flowering plants in the bellflower family, Campanulaceae. These plants are found in temperate and warmer regions worldwide, with some cultivated for their ornamental flowers.12
Lobelia tupa itself is a perennial herb native to Chile, typically growing between 1.8 to 2.4 meters (6 to 8 feet) tall and featuring reddish or scarlet flowers. While many Lobelia species are known for their attractive garden flowers, some, like Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco), have historically been used medicinally but are now considered poisonous due to the presence of the toxic alkaloid lobeline.1
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