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Lousewort, scientifically known as Pedicularis langsdorffii, is a perennial herb found in the wild across various regions including Alaska, Alberta, Aleutian Islands, British Columbia, Greenland, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, and other parts of Russia. Lousewort (Latin: Pedicularis langsdorffii) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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.
Lousewort is a member native to ASK, ABT, ALU, BRC, GNL, and KAM. Lousewort thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soils that are light or medium in texture.
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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