Owl Clover
Orthocarpus luteus

Family: Broomrape (Orobanchaceae)
AKA: Gold Tongue, Yellow Owl's Clover
Photo taken on: July 5, 2006
Location: Taylor Canyon, GV, CO
Life Zones: Foothills to montane
Habitat: Sagebrush meadows and slopes

A slender plant growing to 20" with narrow, purplish leaves.

Flora of North America reference