Woolly Lousewort in Detail.

Pedicularis lanata is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae, also known as the woolly lousewort. It is found in the alpine tundra regions of Alaska and is most commonly found in the mountain ranges throughout the state, typically growing in alpine meadows. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 60 centimeters tall and is covered in dense, woolly hairs that give it a grayish appearance.

Pedicularis lanata produces bright pink or purple flowers in the summer months, which are arranged in dense clusters on tall spikes above the foliage. The flowers are shaped like a tube and have a curved beak at the end, which gives them the appearance of a louse or tick.

The plant has been used traditionally by indigenous peoples of the western United States for a variety of medicinal purposes, including treating headaches, fever, and respiratory infections. It is also sometimes used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, particularly in rock gardens and other alpine settings.