The elephants are here!

Pedicularis groenlandica, June 30, 2021

Pedicularis groenlandica, June 30, 2021

Common & scientific name
Elephanthead, Pedicularis groenlandica

Family
Broomrape, Orobanchaceae

Location
Upper Lost Man, 11,600’

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Mother Nature at her most whimsical! Who could not love this faithful reproduction of an elephant’s head on a flower?  Enjoy it for the next month in all high, wet places.