natural herbs
Swamp Lousewort
Pedicularis lanceolata
Herb: Swamp Lousewort
Latin name: Pedicularis lanceolata
Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Edible parts of Swamp Lousewort:
Leaves - cooked.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
Rich often calcareous meadows and shores. Swamps.Propagation of Swamp Lousewort:
Seed - sow in pots of turf collected from the proximity of wild colonies or sow directly onto the sites where the plants are to remain. Division of established plants might be possible in the spring. Establish the divisions near the parent plantsCultivation of the herb:
Rich often calcareous meadows and shores. Swamps.Medicinal use of Swamp Lousewort:
None knownKnown hazards of Pedicularis lanceolata:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.