An early spring bloom. #Pedicularis_densiflora, #WarriorsPlumeLousewort #hemiparasite

It is an obligate stem #hemiparasite, living in the branches of trees. A hemiparasite is a #parasiticplant under natural conditions, but photosynthetic to some degree. #Hemiparasites may obtain only water and mineral nutrients from the host plant. Pics by @alicegcummings