Species Detail Forb

Flower Stoneman Lake area		Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants Lobelia anatina - Apache lobelia Other Common Names: mountain lobelia, southwestern blue lobelia Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub Family: Campanulaceae
Flower Stoneman Lake area


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Forb Plant Description

Origin: Native Life Cycle: Perennial
General Desc: Erect, usually simple branched; sometimes sparsely hairy stems at the base forb; leaves alternate on stems, narrow to somewhat widened; loose, terminal clusters of 10 to many flowers.
Identification notes: Usually 1 slender, erect stem topped with a few sparse, deep blue-violet, bilaterally symmetrical flowers in an elongated stem; flowers are strongly 2-lipped. Leaves narrow to somewhat oblong. Sometimes sparsely hairy at the base of stems.
Height: To 30 inches

Habitat

Habitat Description: Marshy meadows and along stream banks.
Plant Communities: Riparian
Elevation: 5500 - 9000 feet

Flower Characteristics

Color: Blue to purple Shape: Irregular in elongated clusters Tubular: Y Flowering Period: Jul - Oct
Description: Deep lavender; 2 smaller upper lobes, crossed, 3 larger flaring lower lobes; to 3/4 inch wide and long, with 10 or more flowers on a slender erect stem.

Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Leaf Color: Green Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Shape: Narrow Leaf Margin: Toothed Leaf Attachment: Alternate Leaves Clasp: Y
Hairs: Stems Spines: N
Leaf Description: Lance-shaped to linear, toothed, to 3 inches long.

Fruit and Seed Characteristics

Fruit Type: Capsule


	Arizona Cooperative Extension Yavapai County 840 Rodeo Dr #C Prescott, AZ 86305 (928) 445-6590	Version 8.0 http://cales.arizona.edu/yavapaiplants/SpeciesDetailForb.php Last Updated: Dec 13, 2022 Content Questions/Comments: Email Matt Halldorson Legal Disclaimer