Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis cooperi

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb, Parasite

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Habitat:

Alpine, Meadow

Wildlife Value:

bees

Ecology:

Pedicularis cooperi is an alpine hemiparasitic herb native to high-elevation Himalayan meadows and pastures in India (Sikkim). Like other members of the genus, it attaches to the roots of neighboring grasses and herbs via haustoria.