Alpine Lousewort

This alpine lousewort (Pedicularis suedica spp. scopulorum) above can be found in wet tundra areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. It can be identified by its rose to purple  flowers with white hairs interspersed among them, and by its lobed leaves.

Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain National Park

 

The purple lousewort (Pedicularis crenulata) below can be found in wet montane areas of the park a bit lower in altitude than the alpine lousewort. It has rose, purple, or occasionally white flowers and narrow, undivided leaves.

Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain National Park