Wildflowers: 2 many identifying characteristics !

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  1. Matthew Sleigh

    Matthew Sleigh Active Member

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    There are so many distinguishing elements to this plant, I am overwhelmed - I haven't even guessed the family !
    From the Philippines again.
    Very tiny black seeds.
    Picture not far off double size.

    Help !
    Matt
     
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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Lobelia family.
     
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    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Isotoma (Hippobroma) longiflora
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    In which case it wouldn't be in the Lobelia family but rather the Campanulaceae.
     
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    Thank you both, Lila and Ron !

    One of the other synonyms for Hippobroma longiflora is Lobelia longiflora. Lobeliaceae is included in Campanulaceae. I am annoyed with myself - I've already published a photo of this plant as Hippobroma longiflora and still didn't recognise it.

    Matt
     
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