Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Pedicularis centranthera Gray
(Dwarf Lousewort)
Family: Orobanchaceae, formerly Scrophulariaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Pedicularis centranthera has flowers that are distinctively white and purple marked. It is short stemmed to almost acaulescent. The leaves are easily mistaken by less experienced naturalists as belonging to a fern. Pedicularis centranthera is found in Pinon-Juniper Woodland in partial shade.
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Pedicularis centranthera, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain, March 29, 2010

Pedicularis centranthera, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain, March 29, 2010

Pedicularis centranthera, whole plant measurement, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain, March 29, 2010

Pedicularis centranthera, leaf measurement, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain, March 29, 2010

Pedicularis centranthera, flower measurement, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain, March 29, 2010

Pedicularis centranthera, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman & Barbara Weintraub, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain, April 10, 2010

Pedicularis centranthera, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman & Barbara Weintraub, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain, April 10, 2010
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