[Wikipedia] Etymology: Lobelia cardinalis was first introduced to Europe in the mid-1620s; the name 'cardinal flower' was in-use by 1629, likely due to the similarity of the flower's color to the vesture of Roman Catholic Cardinals. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
Calflora:
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https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 03/28/2025).
