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Pedicularis palustris L.

marsh lousewort (Orobanchaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencyNW
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Pedicularis palustris is a hemiparasite that grows in wet heaths and fens; it is much taller than Pedicularis sylvatica.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-07-05

 marsh lousewort / Pedicularis palustris: _Pedicularis palustris_ is a hemiparasite that grows in wet heaths and fens; it is much taller than _Pedicularis sylvatica_.

Like other members of its family, Pedicularis palustris produces 2-celled capsules that contain the seeds; unlike Pedicularis sylvatica, the capsule is longer than the calyx.

Innean Glen (VC101: Kintyre); 2019-09-06

 marsh lousewort / Pedicularis palustris: Like other members of its family, _Pedicularis palustris_ produces 2-celled capsules that contain the seeds; unlike _Pedicularis sylvatica_, the capsule is longer than the calyx.

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