Pedicularis groenlandica, July 15, 2020
Common & scientific name
Elephanthead, Pedicularis groenlandica
Family
Broomrape, Orobanchaceae
Location
Upper Lost Man trailhead, 11,500’ & north side summit, 12,800’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Mother Nature at her most whimsical! Who could not love this faithful reproduction of an elephant’s head on a flower? Enjoy it for the next month in all high, wet places.
P. groenlandica, August 24, 2020