Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis rizhaoensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

25 cm

Bloom Months:

jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

purple, red

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Habitat:

Alpine, Meadow

Wildlife Value:

bees

Ecology:

Pedicularis rizhaoensis is a root-hemiparasitic alpine herb endemic to montane meadows in southwestern China, where it parasitizes neighboring alpine grasses and forbs.

Soil Requirements

Drainage:

moist

Moisture:

moist

Notes:

Grows in damp, organic-rich humus or mossy substrates.