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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Pedicularis canadensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. 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.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:
Leaves - cooked[105, 161, 177, 257].
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Medicinal Uses
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Antitumor Aphrodisiac Blood tonic Cardiac Poultice Stomachic
The roots are blood tonic, cardiac and stomachic[257]. A tea is used in the treatment of stomach aches, ulcers, diarrhoea, anaemia and heart troubles[222, 257]. A poultice of the root is applied to swellings, sore muscles and tumours[218, 257]. The finely grated roots were secretly added to food as an alleged aphrodisiac[222]. An infusion of the leaves has been used to procure an abortion[257]. An infusion of the fresh or dried leaves has been used to treat a sore throat[257].
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
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]. The plant is said to parasitize at least 80 different species in 35 different genera[274]. Requires a partially shaded to sunny site in a well-drained gritty but moist soil[200].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant 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]
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Québec (south), Ontario (south), New Brunswick (Charlotte Co.), Manitoba (south)), United States (Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Iowa, Kansas (east), Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska (east), North Dakota (east), South Dakota (east), Illinois, Oklahoma (east), Wisconsin, Colorado (east-central), Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, New Mexico (north), Texas)
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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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