For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Wild Lobelia (Lobelia erinus)

Family Lobeliaceae
This is a small slender plant growing in all areas except the Karoo. The flowers are small and easy to  recognise with their white lip.
 Powdered roots and leaves of this plant are mixed with a little water and sniffed to clear a blocked nose.