Bracted Lousewort
Pedicularis bracteosa

Family: Broomrape (Orobanchaceae)
AKA: Fernleaf Lousewort
Photo taken on: July 1, 2004
Location: Rustler Gulch, GV, CO
Life Zones: Subalpine
Habitat: Moist meadows and woods

Grows up to 3 feet tall with fern-like leaves. The flower head of beaked pale yellow flowers can be from 2" to 18" tall.

Flora of North America reference.