Common Lousewort is a unique wildflower with fern-like leaves and dense spikes of yellow to red flowers. It is partially parasitic, drawing nutrients from neighboring plants.
Best time to see a Common Lousewort
The best time to see a Common Lousewort is April–May, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 21,304 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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