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Pedicularis (Pedicularis)
It was once believed that livestock who grazed on pedicularis would come down with lice. This lead to the common name lousewort being coined for many of its species. It can be found in Western North and South America, with the largest variety found in Eastern Asia (numbering in the hundreds). Pedicularis grows in aspen woods where animals such as deer and elk consume the flower heads. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Pedicularis
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Attributes of Pedicularis
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Pedicularis
Distribution of Pedicularis
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Distribution Map of Pedicularis
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Pedicularis
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Pedicularis is a group of perennial flowering plants with relatively straightforward care requirements. Basic care includes moderate light, regular watering without excessive moisture, and soil rich in organic matter. Hardy across various temperatures, pedicularis thrives in cooler conditions. Common challenges include pests like aphids and root rot disease caused by overly damp conditions. During spring, adequate watering is essential whereas in winter conserving moisture becomes key due to dormancy.
How to Water Pedicularis?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Pedicularis?
How to Propagate Pedicularis?
How to Plant Pedicularis?
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8 most common species：
Canadian Lousewort
Pedicularis canadensis, commonly referred to as the canadian Lousewort, is a flowering plant is native to North America. It is perennial and herbaceous, as well as hemiparasitic, meaning it will often attach to a host plant. Early European explorers believed that their cattle's lice were caused by the livestock munching on canadian Lousewort.
Indian warrior
Indian warrior is a drought-tolerant perennial with deep scarlet-colored flowers. Named for its bright plumes of flowers, which resemble a headdress, indian warrior makes great cut flowers. In its natural habitat, it grows near fir trees and can be parasitic, attaching itself to other plant roots.
Common lousewort
There are hundreds of species of common lousewort. They are root parasitic plants, meaning they get some of their nutrients by attaching to the roots of other plants rather than directly from the soil itself. The name "lousewort" comes from the historical belief that these plants caused lice infestations in livestock if swallowed.
Lousewort
Lousewort (Pedicularis resupinata) is a partly parasitic species that takes some of its nutrients from the roots of other plants. The plant has an unpleasant odor, reminiscent of horse excrement. Despite its attractive pink flowers, this plant isn't popular ornamentally because it is difficult to replicate its complex native ecology.
Marsh lousewort
The marsh lousewort is a green root parasitic plant. It gets some of its nourishment from the roots of plants growing near it. The lousewort has flowers that are pollinated by bees, who land on the distinctive lower lip of the flower; they use their weight to lower the petal and extract nectar and pollen from inside.
Sickletop lousewort
Sickletop lousewort is a perennial wildflower native to the coniferous forests of the western United States. This plant gets its common name from the twisted shape of its petals. Additionally, it was once thought that livestock that ate sickletop lousewort would contract lice.
Little elephantshead
Little elephantshead (Pedicularis attollens) is native to regions of North America like California and Oregon. It prefers the wet mountainous environments of bogs and meadows where tall trees do not obstruct the sunlight. Though the plant can reach 60 cm in height, both the flowers and the fruit that grow atop the stem have diameters of 1 cm or less.
Swamp lousewort
Swamp lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata) is a perennial plant that is partially parasitic and depends on asters for its nutrition. It blooms from summer to fall with yellowish-white flowers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist soil.
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Canadian Lousewort
Canadian Lousewort
Pedicularis canadensis, commonly referred to as the canadian Lousewort, is a flowering plant is native to North America. It is perennial and herbaceous, as well as hemiparasitic, meaning it will often attach to a host plant. Early European explorers believed that their cattle's lice were caused by the livestock munching on canadian Lousewort.
Indian warrior
Indian warrior
Indian warrior is a drought-tolerant perennial with deep scarlet-colored flowers. Named for its bright plumes of flowers, which resemble a headdress, indian warrior makes great cut flowers. In its natural habitat, it grows near fir trees and can be parasitic, attaching itself to other plant roots.
Common lousewort
Common lousewort
There are hundreds of species of common lousewort. They are root parasitic plants, meaning they get some of their nutrients by attaching to the roots of other plants rather than directly from the soil itself. The name "lousewort" comes from the historical belief that these plants caused lice infestations in livestock if swallowed.
Lousewort
Lousewort
Lousewort (Pedicularis resupinata) is a partly parasitic species that takes some of its nutrients from the roots of other plants. The plant has an unpleasant odor, reminiscent of horse excrement. Despite its attractive pink flowers, this plant isn't popular ornamentally because it is difficult to replicate its complex native ecology.
Marsh lousewort
Marsh lousewort
The marsh lousewort is a green root parasitic plant. It gets some of its nourishment from the roots of plants growing near it. The lousewort has flowers that are pollinated by bees, who land on the distinctive lower lip of the flower; they use their weight to lower the petal and extract nectar and pollen from inside.
Sickletop lousewort
Sickletop lousewort
Sickletop lousewort is a perennial wildflower native to the coniferous forests of the western United States. This plant gets its common name from the twisted shape of its petals. Additionally, it was once thought that livestock that ate sickletop lousewort would contract lice.
Little elephantshead
Little elephantshead
Little elephantshead (Pedicularis attollens) is native to regions of North America like California and Oregon. It prefers the wet mountainous environments of bogs and meadows where tall trees do not obstruct the sunlight. Though the plant can reach 60 cm in height, both the flowers and the fruit that grow atop the stem have diameters of 1 cm or less.
Swamp lousewort
Swamp lousewort
Swamp lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata) is a perennial plant that is partially parasitic and depends on asters for its nutrition. It blooms from summer to fall with yellowish-white flowers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist soil.
Curve-beak lousewort
Curve-beak lousewort
Curve-beak lousewort is a perennial herb that grows in wet mountainous forests and meadows. Its main stalks bloom with long racemes of flowers in summer. Curve-beak lousewort is an important food source for some caterpillars but is toxic to humans if consumed in quantity.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Pedicularis
Pedicularis
It was once believed that livestock who grazed on pedicularis would come down with lice. This lead to the common name lousewort being coined for many of its species. It can be found in Western North and South America, with the largest variety found in Eastern Asia (numbering in the hundreds). Pedicularis grows in aspen woods where animals such as deer and elk consume the flower heads.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Pedicularis
Feedback
Attributes of Pedicularis
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Pedicularis
Distribution of Pedicularis
Feedback
Distribution Map of Pedicularis
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Pedicularis
Feedback
Pedicularis is a group of perennial flowering plants with relatively straightforward care requirements. Basic care includes moderate light, regular watering without excessive moisture, and soil rich in organic matter. Hardy across various temperatures, pedicularis thrives in cooler conditions. Common challenges include pests like aphids and root rot disease caused by overly damp conditions. During spring, adequate watering is essential whereas in winter conserving moisture becomes key due to dormancy.
How to Water Pedicularis?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Pedicularis?
How to Propagate Pedicularis?
How to Plant Pedicularis?
Exploring the Pedicularis Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Canadian Lousewort
Pedicularis canadensis, commonly referred to as the canadian Lousewort, is a flowering plant is native to North America. It is perennial and herbaceous, as well as hemiparasitic, meaning it will often attach to a host plant. Early European explorers believed that their cattle's lice were caused by the livestock munching on canadian Lousewort.
Indian warrior
Indian warrior is a drought-tolerant perennial with deep scarlet-colored flowers. Named for its bright plumes of flowers, which resemble a headdress, indian warrior makes great cut flowers. In its natural habitat, it grows near fir trees and can be parasitic, attaching itself to other plant roots.
Common lousewort
There are hundreds of species of common lousewort. They are root parasitic plants, meaning they get some of their nutrients by attaching to the roots of other plants rather than directly from the soil itself. The name "lousewort" comes from the historical belief that these plants caused lice infestations in livestock if swallowed.
Lousewort
Lousewort (Pedicularis resupinata) is a partly parasitic species that takes some of its nutrients from the roots of other plants. The plant has an unpleasant odor, reminiscent of horse excrement. Despite its attractive pink flowers, this plant isn't popular ornamentally because it is difficult to replicate its complex native ecology.
Show More Species
All Species of Pedicularis
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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