elephanthead lousewort
Scrophulariaceae

elephanthead lousewort

Pedicularis groenlandica Retz. var. surrecta (Benth.) A. Gray

Indigenous Names: Ma?e-heseeo?otse
Habitat: Wet sites; montane to alpine; Alberta, Canada to New Mexico
Seasonality: Not specified
Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Cheyenne

Infusion of powdered leaves and stems taken to stop or loosen a long lasting cough Additional commentary: The leaves and stems would be boiled for a long time to make a tea, which someone drinks for treating a cough.518

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: leaves, stems

Distribution: Wet sites; montane to alpine; Alberta, Canada to New Mexico