(Parrot’s Beak)
Pedicularis racemosa var. alba, Gore Range Trail near Lost Lake, Summit Co. 1046
Pedicularis racemosa var. alba, Gold Dust Trail, Park Co. 6875
Pedicularis racemosa var. alba, Georgia Pass, Summit Co. 6127
Pedicularis racemosa var. alba, Georgia Pass, Summit Co. 6145
Pedicularis racemosa var. alba, Indiana Creek, Summit Co. 1731
| Scientific Name | Pedicularis racemosa ssp. alba | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PERAA |
| Common Name | Parrot's Beak | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 524421 |
| Family | Orobanchaceae (Broomrape), formerly Scrophulariaceae | SEINet References |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane and subalpine (7200 to 13000 ft.); moist areas in conifer forests and meadows. Plant: Erect perennial of usually several, clustered stems up to 6 to 20 inches tall, unbranched. Leaves: Alternate, lanceolate to linear-oblong 1-1/2 to 3-1/4 inches long, often reddish with small teeth along edges. Inflorescence: A loose raceme of pale yellow or creamy white blossoms; lower flowers sometimes arising from the leaf axils; flowers two-lipped, hooded upper lip twisted downward and the lower-lip 3-lobed; calyx deeply cleft below into 2 segments, each with a pointed tip. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, E-Flora BC and Burke Museum of Natural History. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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