# cardinal flower

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Lobelia cardinalis (syn. L. fulgens), a species of lobelia native to the Americas, usually with vibrant red flowers.

## Etymology
Partial calque of translingual Lobelia cardinalis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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