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Pedicularis palustris
Pedicularis palustris L.
European Purple Lousewort, Marsh Lousewort, Swamp-lousewort
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PEPA38
USDA Native Status: CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
Canada: NL , NS , QCNative Habitat: Marshes, bogs, swamps, ditches.
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pedicularis palustris in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pedicularis palustris in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pedicularis palustris
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-09Research By: CBR