Pedicularis procera, August 17, 2022
Common & scientific name
Giant lousewort, Pedicularis procera
Family
Broomrape, Orobanchaceae
Location
Twin Lakes area, 9,500’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Growing over four feet tall, usually in aspen groves in our area, with fern-like leaves and gorgeous yellow and red-streaked flowers (this photo showing the giant past peak bloom and going to seed).