Pedicularis kanei (Scrophulariaceae)

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Pedicularis kanei
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The Pedicularis kanei plant species is found in Northwestern N. America. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. lanata. (Willd.)Cham.&Schlecht.

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Latin Name:  Pedicularis kanei
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  Dur.

Known Hazards:  None known

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Habitat:  Dry stony tundra and alpine slopes[172] at low to fairly high elevations[204].

Edible Uses: Young shoots and stems - cooked[172]. Flowers - raw[172]. Roots - raw or cooked[172]. The taste is somewhat like young carrots[212]. The roots can be used from the autumn to the spring[172].

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