What is another word for lobelia?
Pronunciation: [lə͡ʊbˈiːli͡ə] (IPA) 
Lobelia is a genus of flowering plants known for its vivid blue and purple flowers. This plant has many common names such as Cardinal flower, Indian tobacco, and pukeweed. The most common species, Lobelia inflata, is also called asthma weed, gagroot, and vomitwort due to its traditional use as a treatment for respiratory ailments and as an emetic. Lobelia siphilitica is called the great blue lobelia, while Lobelia erinus is known as trailing lobelia or edging lobelia, which is commonly used in gardening. Some other synonyms for lobelia include wild tobacco, blue cardinal flower, and devil's tobacco. Regardless of the name, lobelia is a fascinating plant with a rich history of medicinal and ornamental uses.
