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Pedicularis canadensis var.fluviatilis

Canadian Lousewort
Pedicularis canadensis var.fluviatilis

Family: Broomrape (Orobanchaceae)
AKA: Wood Betony, Beefsteak Plant, High Heal-all, Snaffles
Photo taken on: June 22, 2016
Location: Santa Barbara Canyon, Carson NF, NM
Life Zones: Plains, foothills and montane
Habitat: Dry or rocky woodlands

A hairy plant growing a foot high with long, finely cut lobed leaves. Flowers are two-lipped and grow in a dense cluster. They are usually yellow but can be red or bi-colored.

Flora of North America reference.

Yellow Round Clusters Flowers