Sudetic Lousewort
Pedicularis sudetica
Family: Orobanchaceae
What it is like
A fleshy herb. It grows 30 cm tall. The rootstock is slender and branches freely. The leaves and stems are dark coloured. The flowers are dark red. They are in a dense spike.
Also put in the family Scrophulariaceae and Lamiaceae.
Where it is found
It grows in cool temperate places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Arctic, Canada, Europe, Greenland, Mongolia, North America, Norway, Siberia, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are added to soups. The roots are eaten raw or cooked. They are used in soups.
Edible parts
Leaves, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Fernweed