Wood Betony
Pedicularis canadensis |
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| Family |
Snapdragon (Scrophulariaceae) |
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| Bloom |
Late Spring, Early Summer |
| Habitat |
Dry woods, meadows |
| Status |
Native |
| Cycle |
Perennial |
| Height |
5-14" |
| Flower |
Flower is a spike cluster 1-3"
tall of yellow tube flowers. Individual flowers are 3/4" long arranged in a
tight fuzzy cluster. |
| Leaf |
Leaves are highly divided,
fern-like and narrow covered with fine white hairs. |
| Notes |
The plant spreads
through horizontal roots (rhizomes) and often form large patches. Flowers
can be yellow, red or both. The hairy leaves are often reddish. Most leaves
rise from the base of the plant, but it also has several stem leaves. |
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