 A root parasite, attaching to the roots of other plants to obtain nutrients and water. This species can live without attaching to another plant but will parasitize if presented with the opportunity. It often parasitizes plants of the heath family, such as manzanita (Wikipedia). Bear canyon trail, south side of candy store, Ortega Highway, Riverside County, CA. 4-20-13. © Robert Gorman. |
Indian Warrior Pedicularis densiflora Native to California and Oregon. Back to Orobanchaceae of Orange County, California |
 Bluewater Trail, fr Oak Flats to San Mateo Cyn., 2-8-15. © Ron Vanderhoff. |
 Bluewater Trail, fr Oak Flats to San Mateo Cyn., 2-8-15. © Ron Vanderhoff. |
 Bluewater Trail, fr Oak Flats to San Mateo Cyn., 2-8-15. © Ron Vanderhoff. |
 Bear canyon trail, south side of candy store, Ortega Highway, Riverside County, CA. 4-20-13. © Robert Gorman. |
 Bear canyon trail, south side of candy store, Ortega Highway, Riverside County, CA. 4-20-13. © Robert Gorman. |
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 Bluewater Trail, fr Oak Flats to San Mateo Cyn., 2-8-15. © Ron Vanderhoff. |
 Bluewater Trail, fr Oak Flats to San Mateo Cyn., 2-8-15. © Ron Vanderhoff. |