lobelia

Noun

Meaning

A genus of plants, including a great number of species. Lobelia inflata, or Indian tobacco, is an annual plant of North America, whose leaves contain a poisonous white viscid juice, of an acrid taste. It has often been used in medicine as an emetic, expectorant, etc. L. cardinalis is the cardinal flower, remarkable for the deep and vivid red color of its flowers.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

admiral aegean arctic berry bambino aqua azure bluebell Atlantis Adriatic Sea allure America's Cup Bridgewater cardinal flower bluejay
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Antonyms

achromatic pale blue

Hypernyms

herb herbaceous plant

Hyponyms

bladderpod cardinal flower Indian pink Lobelia cardinalis Indian tobacco Lobelia dortmanna

Phrases with the word

red lobelia aquatic lobelia bog lobelia dortmann's lobelia water lobelia floating lobelia

Anagrams

oilable

Examples

From Mexico, Lobelia cardinalis (pictured) is also tall with clumps of dark, coppery foliage and upright stems carrying deep red flowers. Source: Internet

The new lobelia Lobelia x speciosa ‘Fan Blue’ is an airy plant with vibrant purple flowers. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Lobel lobeless lobelet Lobelia cardinalis Lobelia dortmanna lobelia family