Strange plants in Peru

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    These were found at around 3500 meters in northeast Peru.. specifically in the Amazonas district near Leymebamba.
    They seem related. They get around 5 feet tall. Any guesses as to the genus, or the family??
     

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    Lobelia sp. I believe.
     
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    Usually I agree with Salty, but today I'm going to have to beg to differ. Those are Siphocampylus spp; I recognize the leaves and flower-types from our own endemics. There are hundreds of species, though.
     
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    Thank you!
     
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