Lousewort or Wood Betony Pedicularis canadensis

Lousewort or Wood Betony : Pedicularis canadensis

lousewort

Common name:Lousewort or Wood Betony
Genus/Species: Pedicularis canadensis

Description: rather large pernenial plant 10-12" with fern-like leaves
Flowers hooded like snapdragons, redish or yellowish in clusters.

Medicinal and other uses: Indians used for stomaches, anemia, heart trouble
currently no known use.

Bloom: April-June in woods from Maine- Florida

Image taken: Hashawa Nature ( Westminster, MD)