Pedicularis rainierensis
Mt. Rainier Lousewort
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic perennial.
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Pedicularis rainierensis (commonly known as Mt. Rainier lousewort) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is part of the broad Pedicularis genus, encompassing over 700 species globally.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Washington