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.  

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.