Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis cristatella

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

40 cm

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Habitat:

Alpine, Meadow

Wildlife Value:

bees

Ecology:

Pedicularis cristatella is a hemiparasitic alpine herb native to high-elevation grassy slopes and alpine meadows in southwestern China (Sichuan). Like other members of its genus, it forms haustorial connections to parasitize the root systems of neighboring plants.