🌿 Trail magic happened today - This is Lobelia puberula showing off her gorgeous blooms! Found her exactly where you'd expect - that sweet spot with rich, moist soil near the creek. This Alabama native knows how to pick her real estate! Here's what gets me excited about finding lobelia: she's a perfect example of why proper plant ID is EVERYTHING in foraging. Those distinctive irregular flowers, that specific habitat, - every detail matters when you're working with plants medicinally or for foo