Lousewort
Pedicularis sylvatica
Family: Orobanchaceae
What it is like
A herb. It can complete its life-cycle or keep growing from several years. It has several stems. The leaves are dark green and crinkly. They are oblong with lobes along the stalk and teeth around the edge. There are flowers at the top of each stem. They are pink.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in damp ground and acid soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Britain, Europe, Luxembourg
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Leaves