Pedicularis racemosa subsp. alba
Sickletop Lousewort, White Sickletop Lousewort
Also known as: Pedicularis racemosa var. alba (Pennell) Cronquist
- Pedicularis racemosa var. alba (Pennell) Cronquist
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic perennial.
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Pedicularis racemosa subsp. alba (commonly known as Sickletop Lousewort or White Sickletop Lousewort) is a parasitic plant within the Orobanchaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Pedicularis racemosa, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Base Species & Variations