Andy's Rocky Mountain Wildflowers

Elephant's Head

Pedicularis groenlandica

Also known as: Elephanthead, Elephanthead lousewort, Bull elephant's-head. Habitat: Moist areas, such as edges of lakes or low areas at mid- to high elevations in the mountains Interest: This is an erect plant with a terminal spike carrying many pink-purple flowers.  The flower spikes range up to 20 cm in length. The leaves are deeply incised. The flowers resemble an elephant head with both ears and a trunk. Date: July 1, 2006. Location: Plateau Mountain, Alberta.

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Sudbury, Ontario