A few stalks of deep red-maroon buds and blooms, with fern-like green leaves below.

They are taking off in the chaparral zones of the Mayacamas these days.💚
Here's a lovely group from yesterdays wander...
#CaliforniaNativePlants #PedicularisDensiflora #WarriorsPlume #NaturePhotos 📷🌱

Day 30 of #JRBPVirtualTour! We bring you warrior's plume (#Pedicularis #densiflora), a #plant in the family #Orobanchaceae. #Warriorsplume is native to #California and #Oregon & is found in #chaparral, #forests, California #oak #woodlands at low elevations. Pics: @alicegcummings