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Arctic lousewort (Pedicularis arctica) is a perennial plant native to the Arctic and subarctic regions of North America and Asia, including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Greenland, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, Krasnoyarsk, Magadan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yakutskiya, and Y… Arctic lousewort (Latin: Pedicularis arctica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Arctic lousewort is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Arctic lousewort is a member native to ALT, AMU, BRY, CTA, IRK, and KAM. Arctic lousewort thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Arctic lousewort grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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