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  8. Elephant's-Head Lousewort

species 12,549 observations

Elephant's-Head Lousewort

Pedicularis groenlandica

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Gillett's Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, Variable Checkerspot, Anicia Checkerspot 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Snow Bunting 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee, Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee, Western Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee 10

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Moist
Water use
High
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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