Swamp Lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata)
Occasional in northern Illinois. Hemiparisitic plant that benefits from a host plant to grow (although it conduct photosynthesis on its own). Has short spikes of flowers with corollas that are either pale yellow or cream-colored with a pale green or yellowish green calyx. It is cross-pollinated primarily by bumblebees.
Occasional in northern Illinois. Hemiparisitic plant that benefits from a host plant to grow (although it conduct photosynthesis on its own). Has short spikes of flowers with corollas that are either pale yellow or cream-colored with a pale green or yellowish green calyx. It is cross-pollinated primarily by bumblebees.
Occasional in northern Illinois. Hemiparisitic plant that benefits from a host plant to grow (although it conduct photosynthesis on its own). Has short spikes of flowers with corollas that are either pale yellow or cream-colored with a pale green or yellowish green calyx. It is cross-pollinated primarily by bumblebees.
Bloom: late summer to fall
Habitats: fens; sandy ditches; sedge meadows; seeps and springs (in both sunny and wooded areas); swamps; wet sand prairies
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: wet to moist
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 2.5 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: any soil that is not too acidic