Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
canadensis
ID:
1137234

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 86 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136572



Common Names

  • Canadian Lousewort
  • Canadian Pedicularis
  • Canadensis Pedicularis


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Description

Pedicularis canadensis (also called Wood Betony, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands, and has yellow to pinkish-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis canadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis canadensis has bright yellow flowers with a tubular shape. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis canadensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It is also deer resistant.

Where to Find Pedicularis canadensis

Pedicularis canadensis is native to western North America. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.

Species in the Pedicularis genus

Pedicularis collata, Pedicularis collettii, Pedicularis columigera, Pedicularis comosa, Pedicularis compacta, Pedicularis curvipes, Pedicularis chamissonoides, Pedicularis cheilanthifolia, Pedicularis chihuahuensis, Pedicularis cholashanensis, Pedicularis chorgonica, Pedicularis crassirostris, Pedicularis condensata, Pedicularis cornigera, Pedicularis cooperi, Pedicularis brachystachys, Pedicularis cabulica, Pedicularis brevifolia, Pedicularis brachyodonta, Pedicularis brevirostris, Pedicularis breviscaposa, Pedicularis bonatii, Pedicularis brachychila, Pedicularis cacuminidenta, Pedicularis caucasica, Pedicularis cephalanthoides, Pedicularis cenisia, Pedicularis cadmea, Pedicularis canescens, Pedicularis exigua, Pedicularis ferdinandi, Pedicularis evrardii, Pedicularis ernesti-mayeri, Pedicularis elsholtzioides, Pedicularis fetisowi, Pedicularis eriophora, Pedicularis fletcheri, Pedicularis flexosoides, Pedicularis flava, Pedicularis foliosa, Pedicularis fissa, Pedicularis flagellaris, Pedicularis flammea, Pedicularis delphinata, Pedicularis dasystachys, Pedicularis denudata, Pedicularis dhurensis, Pedicularis elongata, Pedicularis czuiliensis, Pedicularis daghestanica,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806885-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].