XSudetic lousewort (Pedicularis sudetica ssp. scopulorum)X
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Sudetic lousewort (Pedicularis sudetica ssp. scopulorum), family was Scrophulariaceae (Figwort) - now Orobanchaceae (Broomrape)
Native to Northern Europe, this species has limited introduction to North America. It is also known as Rocky Mountain Lousewort, Fernweed, and Sudeten Lousewort.
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Plant location: Approximately 8 miles above the town of Georgetown Colorado, off Guanella Pass Road, there is an excellent hike to Silver Dollar Lake. This sighting took place on that trail about 2 miles in. August 4, 2014. The only verified sightings of this species have been found in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Wikipedia mentions its presence in Alaska and Canada as well. Plant -
Bloom season: The span of bloom season is unknown. Note that as of the date of our sighting - August 4, 2014 - the blooms still appeared to be at their peak.Foliage -
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