Towering Lousewort
Pedicularis procera
Family:
Broomrape (Orobanchaceae)
AKA:
Giant Lousewort, Fernleaf Lousewort
Photo taken on:
July 7, 2007
Location:
Walrod Gulch, GV, CO
Life Zones:
Montane to subalpine
Habitat:
Moist woods and openings
Grows to 5ft tall in colonies with fern-like leaves. Flowers are creamy with orange-red streaks. It is much taller than Bracted Lousewort.
Flora of North America reference.