Indian Warrior (Pedicularis densiflora)

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Indian warrior (Pedicularis densiflora) is a root-parasitic plant, particularly in relation to manzanita and other members of the heath family. Also known as warrior's plume, this perennial herb blooms early in the season, adding splashes of color to low elevation oak woodlands and chaparral.

Indian warrior (Pedicularis densiflora), close-up with fresh January rain drops. Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Antioch, Contra Costa County, California, USA.
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Indian warrior (Pedicularis densiflora), documentary shot depicting all of the salient attributes. Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Contra Costa County, California, USA.
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Indian warrior (Pedicularis densiflora), close-up of the inflorescence or cluster of flowers. Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Contra Costa County, California, USA.
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Indian warrior (Pedicularis densiflora), large cluster of flowers in a manzanita woodland. Rockville Regional Park, Solano County, California, USA.
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Indian warrior (Pedicularis densiflora), individual plant in bloom. Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Antioch, Contra Costa County, California, USA.
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