Species PlantsSwamp Lousewort

Swamp Lousewort

Pedicularis lanceolata

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Swamp Lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata)

Swamp Lousewort features tall spikes of creamy white flowers and is adapted to wetland environments. It is a hemiparasite, deriving some nutrients from host plants.

Habitat
Typically found in wetlands, marshes, and moist meadows.
Diet
Pollinated by insects, while also extracting nutrients from nearby plants.
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Swamp Lousewort

The best time to see a Swamp Lousewort is August–September, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,842 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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