Broomrape, Northern Groundcone, Poque
Boschniakia rossica
Synonyms: Boschniakia glabra, Orobanche glabra, Orobanche rossica
The photo above shows poque as seen near Wonder Lake, Denali National Park.................June 2002. Poque is parasitic on species of alder (Alnus sp.).
A close-up of last year's seed-bearing stem of northern groundcone as seen atop Quigley Ridge, where it's quite abundant. Denali National Park and Preserve.............June 18, 2012.
The photo above shows the drying husk of poque as seen on Quigley Ridge to the east of Kantishna, Alaska................August 26, 2006.
Paul Slichter