NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Pedicularis canadensis
Eastern Lousewort, Canadian Lousewort, Forest Lousewort, Wood-betony
Scientific Name: |
Pedicularis canadensis |
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Genus: |
Pedicularis |
Species Epithet: |
canadensis |
Common Name: |
Eastern Lousewort, Canadian Lousewort, Forest Lousewort, Wood-betony |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Orobanchaceae (Broomrape Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Red, Yellow |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day, Less than 2 hours of sun per day |
Bloom Time: |
April, May |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
“Moist to dry forests and woodlands, streambanks.” (Weakley 2015). Common in NC Mountains and Piedmont, uncommon in Sandhills and Coastal Plain. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Nothing Specified |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Not Assigned |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Max Patch 2001 |
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Tom Harville's garden, April 2004 |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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