Pedicularis

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Pedicularis

Description Pedicularis, commonly known as lousewort, is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Orobanchaceae family. These plants are found in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in the mountainous regions of Eurasia and North America. The genus name, Pedicularis, is derived from the Latin word ‘pediculus,’ which means louse, due to the belief that these plants could cure lice…