Hairy Lousewort
Pedicularis hirsuta
Family: Orobanchaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 5-15 cm tall. It grows attached to other plants.
Also put in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a cold temperate plant. It grows in polar regions. It can stand variety in exposure, moisture, soil and competition. It grows in heath and grassland locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Arctic, Canada, Europe, Greenland, Sweden
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, root