Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nodosa
ID:
471534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
ksu

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia Monogr. 5: 119 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470866

Common Names

  • Knotted Lousewort
  • Knotted Pedicularis
  • Knotted Lousewort Pedicularis

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Description

Pedicularis nodosa (also called Knotted Lousewort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a branching stem. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis nodosa has been used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis nodosa is a small, yellow-green flower with a short, curved corolla tube. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis nodosa is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Pedicularis nodosa

Pedicularis nodosa can be found in the mountains of Europe and Asia.

Pedicularis nodosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis nodosa?

Pedicularis nodosa

What is the common name of Pedicularis nodosa?

Nodding lousewort

What is the distribution of Pedicularis nodosa?

It is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California

Species in the Pedicularis genus

Pedicularis collata, Pedicularis collettii, Pedicularis columigera, Pedicularis comosa, Pedicularis compacta, Pedicularis curvipes, Pedicularis chamissonoides, Pedicularis cheilanthifolia, Pedicularis chihuahuensis, Pedicularis cholashanensis, Pedicularis chorgonica, Pedicularis crassirostris, Pedicularis condensata, Pedicularis cornigera, Pedicularis cooperi, Pedicularis brachystachys, Pedicularis cabulica, Pedicularis brevifolia, Pedicularis brachyodonta, Pedicularis brevirostris, Pedicularis breviscaposa, Pedicularis bonatii, Pedicularis brachychila, Pedicularis cacuminidenta, Pedicularis caucasica, Pedicularis cephalanthoides, Pedicularis cenisia, Pedicularis cadmea, Pedicularis canescens, Pedicularis exigua, Pedicularis ferdinandi, Pedicularis evrardii, Pedicularis ernesti-mayeri, Pedicularis elsholtzioides, Pedicularis fetisowi, Pedicularis eriophora, Pedicularis fletcheri, Pedicularis flexosoides, Pedicularis flava, Pedicularis foliosa, Pedicularis fissa, Pedicularis flagellaris, Pedicularis flammea, Pedicularis delphinata, Pedicularis dasystachys, Pedicularis denudata, Pedicularis dhurensis, Pedicularis elongata, Pedicularis czuiliensis, Pedicularis daghestanica,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807398-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].