Lousewort (2)

Sickletop Lousewort
Pedicularis racemosa

Family: Broomrape (Orobanchaceae)
AKA: Ram's-Horn, Curly Lousewort, Parrot's Beak
Photo taken on: July 11, 2004
Location: Oh-Be-Joyful, GV, CO
Life Zones: Montane to subalpine
Habitat: Dry coniferous forests

Grows to 2 feet high in large colonies. Stems are initially reddish, turning to green. Leaves are lance-shaped and smooth edged. Flowers are beaked and curled.

Flora of North America reference.

Parry's Lousewort
Pedicularis parryi

Family: Broomrape (Orobanchaceae)
AKA: Alpine Lousewort
Photo taken on: July 14, 2007
Location: Scarp Ridge, GV, CO
Life Zones: Subalpine to alpine
Habitat: Moist slopes

Grows from 4" to 24" high. Leaves are up to 5" long and narrow with deeply cut edges. Flowers are also beaked but not curled.

Flora of North America reference.