Pedicularis groenlandica, July 19, 2023
Common & scientific name
Elephanthead, Pedicularis groenlandica
Family
Broomrape, Orobanchaceae
Location
Roadside, 10,700’
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.
Oh, and FYI, this flower is NOT found in Greenland, its scientific name notwithstanding
Upper Lost Man, 12,100’, August 26, 2023