Pedicularis canadensis

Found in edge habitats, or open woods, often in dryer soils. A wonderful sight along roadsides, where you can find mixed color colonies. Wood betony is hemi-parasitic on grasses, herbs, and woody species. 

Seedling

seedlings of wood betony
First true leaves show the lobes and hairs of the older plant.
R. Parker

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
wood betony
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Light: 
Part Sun

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