Orthocarpus luteus, July 15, 2020
Common & scientific name
Yellow owl clover, Orthocarpus luteus
Family
Broomrape, Orobanchaceae
Location
Twin Lakes, 9,000
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
A bit paintbrush (Castilleja) like in its overall habit (and belonging to the same family, the broomrape), but closer examination shows it has individual flowers that distinguish it (and are more Pedicularis-like). Seen in sagebrush and dry meadows primarily on the east side of the lower Pass.