Elephant's Head Lousewort

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Elephant's-head Lousewort (Pedicularis groenlandica) is a showy flowering plant in the Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae).

It is fairly common in the mountain wetlands and stream sides of the Western United States.

The top picture shows a close-up view of one flower, enlarged by a factor of three. It resembles a pink elephant head.

The bottom picture shows two plants side by side. Clusters of flowers grow on the plant's stem.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels.