Other common names:
Canada Wood Betony, Head Betony, Lousewort French names:
Pédiculaire du Canada Family: Broom-rape Family (Orobanchaceae), (Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae)) Similar species:
Swamp Lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata) - White flowers; sparser flowers. Flowers: Spring; Red/Pink, Yellow; Irregular flowers Leaves: Alternate Habitat: Forests Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 70 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: canadensis: of Canada Photographs:
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Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Wood Betony flowers in early June. This is showing the reddish-white form.
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