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Pedicularis sylvatica subsp. sylvatica L.

common lousewort (Orobanchaceae)

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Despite its name, Pedicularis sylvatica is almost always found on moors and heaths, and not in woodland.

Holyhead Island (VC52: Anglesey); 2007-05-29

 common lousewort / Pedicularis sylvatica subsp. sylvatica: Despite its name, _Pedicularis sylvatica_ is almost always found on moors and heaths, and not in woodland.

Two subspecies of Pedicularis sylvatica occur in the British Isles; the more widespread is P. sylvatica subsp. sylvatica, which has hairless pedicels and the calyx with hairs only on the angles and around the throat, or not at all.

Holyhead Island (VC52: Anglesey); 2007-05-29

 common lousewort / Pedicularis sylvatica subsp. sylvatica: Two subspecies of _Pedicularis sylvatica_ occur in the British Isles; the more widespread is _P. sylvatica_ subsp. _sylvatica_, which has hairless pedicels and the calyx with hairs only on the angles and around the throat, or not at all.

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