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Pedicularis capitata in habitat

Pedicularis capitata

Published by Daniel Mosquin on July 5, 2017

Today’s featured plant is Pedicularis capitata, known commonly as capitate lousewort. It is a member of the broomrape family, or Orobanchaceae. This species is characterized by pale yellow flowers compactly clustered at the end of the flowering stem, i.e., a capitate inflorescence.

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Eriophorum scheuchzeri in habitat

Eriophorum scheuchzeri

Published by Daniel Mosquin on May 31, 2017

Scheuchzer’s cottongrass, is a member of the sedge family (Cyperaceae). It occurs across northern Eurasia and northern North America, including many northwestern states in the contiguous USA (in the Rocky Mountains).

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Chamaenerion latifolium in flower

Chamaenerion latifolium

Published by Daniel Mosquin on May 24, 2017

A beautiful Arctic species, Chamaenerion latifolium, or broadleaf willowherb, is featured as today’s Botany Photo of the Day. These striking blooms are especially dramatic as they stand out from the usual grey and brown palette often characteristic of tundra regions.

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