Agalinis lanceolata

Native to Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and northeastern Argentina, this upright subshrub grows in grasslands, scrub, and open woodland. It is a root hemiparasite, drawing water and nutrients from neighboring plants while making its own food through photosynthesis. In Peru, it occurs between about 6,600 and 11,500 feet. Bright pink tubular flowers have broad, flared lobes, darker spots inside the throat, and fine hairs on the outside. Rounded capsules split open to release numerous tiny seeds. Photographed in Peru.