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Pedicularis furbishiae S. Wats.

Furbish's lousewort, St. Johns River lousewort

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

USDA Symbol: PEFU

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Listed as an endangered species in both Canada and the US, Pedicularis furbishiae is limited to Maine and Nova Scotia, where it occurs only on the upper reaches of the St. John river.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown

Distribution

USA: ME
Canada: NB
Native Habitat: Riparian
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Shade
Soil Description: Sand

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Pedicularis furbishiae in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Pedicularis furbishiae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pedicularis furbishiae

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-10-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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