Lousewort

Pedicularis sceptrum carolinum

Physical Characteristics

Pedicularis sceptrum carolinum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) 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

Europe.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young plant - raw or cooked[178].

Medicinal Uses

Carminative Resolvent Carminative, resolvent[178].

Known Hazards

None known