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Canadian Lousewort

Pedicularis canadensis

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

35 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Baltimore Checkerspot, Verbena Bud Moth, Pink-patched Looper Moth, Finnish Dart 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Silky Field Ant, Cherry Acrobat Ant, Uncertain Field Ant, Alien Field Ant 5
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee 24

Children

  • Canada Lousewort

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Water use
Medium
Soil
Sand Loam
Soil pH
Acid
Habit
Erect
Plant type
Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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