Lousewort, Langsdorf's lousewort, Arctic lousewort

Pedicularis langsdorffii

Physical Characteristics

Pedicularis langsdorffii is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N. Europe and N. America southwards from Alaska.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Tea Root - cooked[46, 61, 105]. The leaves are a tea substitute[2, 105].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known