Pedicularis contorta var. ctenophora
Coiled Lousewort
Also known as: Pedicularis contorta var. tenophora (Rydb.) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. +3 more
- Pedicularis contorta var. tenophora (Rydb.) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.
- Pedicularis ctenophora Rydb.
- Pedicularis lunata Rydb.
- Pedicularis lunata Rydb. ex DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic perennial.
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Pedicularis contorta var. ctenophora (commonly known as Coiled Lousewort) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this variety is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Pedicularis contorta, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
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