Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis rhinanthoides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, red

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Full Sun

Best Light:

Full Sun

Habitat:

Alpine, Meadow, Wetland

Wildlife Value:

bees

Ecology:

A hemiparasitic alpine herb inhabiting damp subalpine and alpine meadows, seeps, and streambanks throughout Central Asian and Himalayan ranges. It connects to the root systems of neighbouring alpine grasses and forbs via haustoria to obtain supplemental water and mineral nutrients.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

humus-rich

Drainage:

moist to wet

Moisture:

moist to wet

Notes:

Grows in water-saturated, organic-rich peaty soils, boggy mud, and moist gravelly substrates.