COIL-BEAKED LOUSEWORT

Class: Pedicularis contorta

Family: FIGWORT FAMILY

Sub Family: Scrophulariaceae

Year: Perennial

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Colour: Cream to white

Height: 20-30 cm (8-12")

Each Flower: Composed of 2 lips; upper one is hood-like, curved beak ending in curved spur enclosing style; lower lip 3-lobed, outer lobes wing-like; 4 stamens; calyx 5-toothed, deeply cleft at front and 7 mm (1/4") long; below each flower is ragged, green bract; beak very twisted

Leaves: Up to 7.5 cm (3") long, thin, many-toothed, alternate leaflets, giving ragged appearance; 4 or 5 diminishing in size up stem and many basal leaves, 7.5-10 cm (3-4") long

Stems: Rigid and reddish

Blooming Period: Late July - August

Habitat: Dry, open places on high slopes from just below to above timberline

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