Pedicularis gloriosa
Biss. & Moore
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President and Fellows of Harvard College
gbif· cc0
President and Fellows of Harvard College
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President and Fellows of Harvard College
Summary
A perennial growing to 0.8 m (2ft 6in) with hermaphroditic flowers. Adapted to light sandy and medium loamy well-drained soils in mildly acidic to basic pH. Grows in semi-shade or full sun and prefers moist soil conditions.
Description
A perennial growing to 0.8 m (2ft 6in) with hermaphroditic flowers. Adapted to light sandy and medium loamy well-drained soils in mildly acidic to basic pH. Grows in semi-shade or full sun and prefers moist soil conditions.
Edible Uses
Young plants are edible when cooked.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten.
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Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Japan,
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will succeed in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. A semi-parasitic plant, growing on grass roots. This species is rather difficult to establish in cultivation, it is best grown in conditions that approximate to its native habitat. It requires a moist peaty soil and the presence of host grasses. Requires a partially shaded to sunny site in a well-drained gritty but moist soil.
Propagation
Sow seed in pots of turf collected from near wild colonies, or sow directly onto the site where plants are to remain. Division of established plants may be possible in spring; establish divisions close to the parent plants.
Other Uses
None known.
Notes
Also put in the family Scrophulariaceae.
References (1)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
