Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis semitorta var. porphyrantha

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

45 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 semitorta is a hemiparasitic alpine herb endemic to western and central China, typically inhabiting alpine meadows and grassy slopes.

Soil Requirements

Drainage:

moist