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Pedicularis arctica - R.Br.

Common Name Arctic lousewort
Family Scrophulariaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Meadows, rocky ridges and slopes at moderate to high elevations[204].
Range Northern N. America.
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Weed Potential No
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Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Pedicularis arctica Arctic lousewort


Pedicularis arctica Arctic lousewort

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

 
Pedicularis arctica is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

P. langsdorfii arctica. (R.Br.)Pennell.

Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves  Root
Edible Uses:

Root - raw or added to soups[177]. Leaves[177]. No more details are given.

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will succeed in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. Some authorities consider this plant to be no more than a sub-species of P. langsdorfii[204]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. A semi-parasitic plant, growing on grass roots. Rather difficult to establish in cultivation, it is best grown in conditions that approximate to its native habitat[200]. It requires a moist peaty soil and the presence of host grasses[1]. Requires a partially shaded to sunny site in a well-drained gritty but moist soil[200].

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Propagation

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[200]. Division of established plants might be possible in the spring. Establish the divisions near the parent plants[200].

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Henry shillanga   Tue Oct 13 2009

I would like to know the actual function of Artica Medicine.

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