Wildflower of the valley
Extended Lousewort
Pedicularis porrecta
- How easy to find
- Easy to see — you will see it easily on the trail
- Flower size
- Medium
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family)
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- medium
- Flower colour
- red
- Flowering
- June to August
About Extended Lousewort
Pedicularis porrecta is a herb with several stems arising from the rootstock. Leaves are opposite and dentate. Flowers are red or pink, few in racemes, calyx lobes obtuse. Flowers are dense clustered.
Where to find it
- Near the entrance of the valley
- In the middle of the valley
- In the deeper parts of the valley
- Around Hemkund Sahib
Habitat
In open meadows and near streams, rivulets.
What the name means
Pedicularis: Latin pediculus (louse); porrecta means "extended forward" or "stretched out".
More photos
With intricate petals and a captivating aura, Pedicularis Porrecta thrives in untouched wilderness, symbolizing nature's hidden artistry.
